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F409 HKE

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,448 mi
Last recorded57,448 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF409 HKE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2006 57,448 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 57,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 57,130 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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F409 HKE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F409 HKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F409 HKE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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