MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,448 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was F409 HKE registered?
F409 HKE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 28 April 1989.
Is F409 HKE safe to buy?
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