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F390 MVJ

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,862 mi
Last recorded24,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF390 MVJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 24,862 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 22,929 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 22,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 21,574 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 21,574 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 20,251 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 20,118 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 19,914 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 19,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,882 miles

Cracking to all tyres.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 19,667 miles

all tyres have cracking to tread area

Pass 25 Mar 2013 19,504 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 19,504 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,244 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,953 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,705 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,803 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,650 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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F390 MVJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F390 MVJ, 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 F390 MVJ registered?

F390 MVJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F390 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F390 MVJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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