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F406 THP

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,882 mi
Last recorded88,882 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF406 THP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 88,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2024 87,570 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 85,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 83,773 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,197 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,482 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,342 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 80,327 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,083 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 79,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 79,667 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 79,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 78,960 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 77,298 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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F406 THP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 F406 THP, 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 F406 THP registered?

F406 THP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F406 THP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F406 THP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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