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F345 SLU

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,092 mi
Last recorded43,092 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF345 SLU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,092 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 41,763 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,763 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,395 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,121 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 28,735 miles

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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F345 SLU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F345 SLU, 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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What year was F345 SLU registered?

F345 SLU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F345 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F345 SLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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