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F474 HNF

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

922 mi
Last recorded922 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF474 HNF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 922 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both, wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 762 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021

Extensive welding repairs carried out

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front floor pans slight damage due to incorrect jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2008 2,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 2,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F474 HNF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F474 HNF, 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 F474 HNF registered?

F474 HNF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 January 1989.

Is F474 HNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F474 HNF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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