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F415 DDA

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,000 mi
Last recorded28,000 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF415 DDA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 1 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,038 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 23,266 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 18,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,044 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 18,013 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 16,658 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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F415 DDA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F415 DDA, 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 F415 DDA registered?

F415 DDA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is F415 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F415 DDA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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