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F459 TRW

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,880 mi
Last recorded81,880 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF459 TRW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,880 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,579 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 81,041 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,079 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,354 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 77,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,423 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 76,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,300 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,203 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 66,111 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 60,435 miles

Parking brake: parking 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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F459 TRW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F459 TRW, 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 F459 TRW registered?

F459 TRW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 13 March 1989.

Is F459 TRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F459 TRW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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