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F535 XVN

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,815 mi
Last recorded43,815 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF535 XVN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,815 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 43,555 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,419 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,246 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,655 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,290 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 42,290 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working maim beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,930 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 41,147 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 41,147 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,433 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 40,433 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,414 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,239 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf wheel bearing starting to wear

Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf wheel bearing starting to wear

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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F535 XVN is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F535 XVN, 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 F535 XVN registered?

F535 XVN is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F535 XVN safe to buy?

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