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F396 KHR

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,506 mi
Last recorded40,506 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 KHR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 40,506 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion starting to show at the front end of the nearside sill / bottom corner of inner wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Offside front upper suspension arm, lower bump stop starting to perish/ split

Pass 12 May 2016 40,412 miles

Offside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 40,304 miles

Offside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 40,304 miles

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

Offside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 400,647 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,981 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 39,981 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,223 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front inner wheel arch has rust hole

Fail 4 Jun 2010 38,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front inner wheel arch has rust hole

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,468 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 35,468 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 278,948 miles

sl[ght play in nearside front top ball joint

Fail 4 Jun 2007 27,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear handbrake effiency just passed advise have looked at.

slight play in near side front hub assy

Pass 30 May 2006 24,322 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 24,187 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F396 KHR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F396 KHR, 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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F396 KHR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 May 1989.

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