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F520 DCL

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

56,358 mi
Last recorded56,358 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 DCL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2007 56,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 50,839 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 50,839 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F520 DCL is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F520 DCL, 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 F520 DCL registered?

F520 DCL is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is F520 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F520 DCL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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