CarVerify

Free Car Check

F533 KRA

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,672 mi
Last recorded16,672 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF533 KRA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 16,672 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 16,388 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 16,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 15,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes, slightly (1.2.1 (e))

underside of vehicle, has been wax oiled

vehicle is in "Absolutely Superb" condition

Pass 22 Jun 2022 15,395 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

vehicle is in "Absolutely Superb" condition

Pass 21 Jun 2021 15,193 miles

underside of vehicle, wax oiled

vehicle is in "Superb" condition for age

Fail 21 Jun 2021 15,193 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle, wax oiled

vehicle is in "Superb" condition for age

Pass 26 May 2020 14,974 miles

underside of vehicle wax oiled

vehicle in "Superb" condition for age

Fail 26 May 2020 14,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle wax oiled

vehicle in "Superb" condition for age

Pass 10 Jun 2019 14,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 14,638 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,543 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 14,385 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,843 miles

all waxolyed underneath

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 13,802 miles

exhaust rusty in places

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 21 May 2013 13,766 miles

exhaust rusty in places

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 21 May 2013 13,766 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty in places

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 15 May 2012 13,733 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 13,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 13,519 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 13,397 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,323 miles

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
Full Austin Mini 1000 City E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F533 KRA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F533 KRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F533 KRA?

You can check the full history of F533 KRA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F533 KRA registered?

F533 KRA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F533 KRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F533 KRA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F533 KRA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F533 KRA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.