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F381 XCW

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,031 mi
Last recorded78,031 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF381 XCW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 78,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,007 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 78,007 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,916 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,873 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,793 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,452 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,452 miles

Both sills have a small plate bonded to them

Checker plate has been attatched to the front and rear subframes not affecting strengh but not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play at the rack end

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

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,231 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,411 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 72,818 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 3,355 miles

slight play in offside front hub

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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F381 XCW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F381 XCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F381 XCW registered?

F381 XCW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F381 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F381 XCW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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