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F410 HVR

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,627 mi
Last recorded97,627 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF410 HVR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 97,627 miles

underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive body work tatty

Pass 2 Sep 2017 97,410 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 97,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 96,560 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 96,069 miles

throttle sticking slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,714 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 94,714 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 93,285 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,451 miles

Vehicle has a lot of suspect structure repairs that have been painted over with underseal

Fail 30 Jun 2010 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Vehicle has a lot of suspect structure repairs that have been painted over with underseal

Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,361 miles

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

Vehicle has a lot of suspect structure repairs that have been painted over with underseal

Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,352 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle has a lot of suspect structure repairs that have been painted over with underseal

Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 33,964 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight play o/s/f ball joint

some distortion to o/s/f brake disc

Pass 4 Apr 2006 79,132 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 79,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F410 HVR 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 76.5%.

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 F410 HVR, 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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F410 HVR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 January 1989.

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