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F359 AOV

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,657 mi
Last recorded53,657 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF359 AOV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 53,657 miles

Light surface corrosion to underside

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 51,747 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 51,747 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,265 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 50,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,843 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,243 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 48,043 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,849 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,068 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 46,041 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,022 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 38,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 37,146 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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F359 AOV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F359 AOV, 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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F359 AOV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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