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F474 LPN

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,998 mi
Last recorded98,998 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF474 LPN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,998 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 98,997 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,710 miles

Corrosion under both rear wheel arches, hole in offside, not in perscribed area.

Front brake pads are thin and will soon need replacing

Front exhaust mount is insecure

Offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Slight play in nearside upper suspension arm (front) inner bush

Slight play in the offside lower ball joint

Pass 20 Apr 2010 97,070 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 97,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,070 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 97,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,246 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 47,981 miles

Door shuts corroded

Both front indicators becoming bleached

Exhaust system corroded and leaking from rear. Rear mounting coming unstuck

Front subframe rear mounts worn

Fuel cap seal cracking

Hubcaps on wheels

Offside front tyre reaching limits of wear

Oil leaks in engine bay

Slight corrosion on upper and lower bodywork

Slight play in all front balljoints

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 LPN is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LPN, 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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F474 LPN is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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