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F564 TUY

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,601 mi
Last recorded2,601 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF564 TUY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 2,601 miles

Oil leak

All front grease boots perished

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 30 May 2015 2,601 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

All front grease boots perished

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 27 Apr 2012 1,120 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 883 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 883 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 91,841 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 91,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 78,947 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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F564 TUY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F564 TUY, 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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F564 TUY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 February 1989.

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