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F438 WPY

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,485 mi
Last recorded61,485 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 WPY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,485 miles

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,248 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

heavy undersealing to vehicle underside

Fail 22 Jul 2016 58,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10.68 (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1984 (7.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked ball joint cup on wrong. looks cross theaded (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,403 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 50,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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F438 WPY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F438 WPY, 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 F438 WPY registered?

F438 WPY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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