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F58 BCW

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,843 mi
Last recorded68,843 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF58 BCW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 68,843 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective spiltiing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 68,810 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective spiltiing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 68,271 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cotton reel mount spilting (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear service and handbrake performance slightly lower than nearside

Pass 4 Jan 2018 68,030 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 67,472 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,810 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,584 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,369 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 59,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,061 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,710 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,239 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 58,236 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F58 BCW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F58 BCW, 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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F58 BCW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 April 1989.

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