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F56 VFA

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,456 mi
Last recorded74,456 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 VFA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,456 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 74,435 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,647 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 73,647 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,941 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 71,936 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 71,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 70,816 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 70,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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F56 VFA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F56 VFA, 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 F56 VFA registered?

F56 VFA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 June 1989.

Is F56 VFA safe to buy?

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