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F384 YRP

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,206 mi
Last recorded7,206 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF384 YRP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 7,206 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 6,892 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 6,718 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 6,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 6,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 5,896 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 12 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 2 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2009 73,441 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

gearbox leaking

nearside rear tyre poor on edge

offside rear tyre poor on egdes

slight play in both bottom ball joint

water leak

Pass 11 May 2009 73,441 miles

gearbox leaking

nearside rear tyre poor on edge

offside rear tyre poor on egdes

slight play in both bottom ball joint

water leak

Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,072 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 56,781 miles

Oil leak

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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F384 YRP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F384 YRP, 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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F384 YRP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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