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F53 KFC

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,935 mi
Last recorded75,935 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF53 KFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 75,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 75,935 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 72,475 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 70,235 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,455 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,050 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 63,369 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,139 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,979 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside sill is excessively corroded but outside of 30cm seat belt or suspension prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Fail 23 Jun 2010 62,642 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Pass 19 Jan 2008 62,260 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,600 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
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F53 KFC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F53 KFC, 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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F53 KFC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 January 1989.

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