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F447 PWC

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,967 mi
Last recorded96,967 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF447 PWC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,967 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 96,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 96,574 miles

headlight eyebrows have sharp which can cause injury to other road users

Fail 7 May 2010 96,567 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 95,878 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 95,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 90,659 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 90,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 85,277 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 85,098 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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F447 PWC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F447 PWC, 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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F447 PWC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 February 1989.

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