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F340 PPG

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,351 mi
Last recorded89,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF340 PPG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 89,351 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 89,298 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,236 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 89,044 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,917 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 88,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged webbing cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer sill/A pillar showing corrossion

various oil leaks noted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,160 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,095 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 87,086 miles

Battery insecure battery box rusted and weak (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt to mounting missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe at front mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower swivel joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm seals (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm seals (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wing rusted near scuttle

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Unable to select reverse gear

oil pressure warning light not working

steering column switchs loose

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,897 miles

N/S AND O/S OUTER SILL PANEL CORROSION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,722 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 70,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,539 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 69,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,550 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 66,545 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,353 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to sills,suspension mounts/components,inner arches

Pass 10 Jun 2009 62,752 miles

oil leak,corrosion to sills,floorpans,subframes,suspension mounts

Fail 8 Jun 2009 62,748 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak,corrosion to sills,floorpans,subframes,suspension mounts

Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,828 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,925 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 58,925 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

There is a rust hole in the offside outer sill, in the front section.

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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F340 PPG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F340 PPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F340 PPG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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