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F602 OBC

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF602 OBC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Nearside front vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Nearside sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear offside front suspension has a slight play in lower ball joint

Offside Rear offside rear radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush

Pass 30 Sep 2017 68,000 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 68,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake lower reading

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 68,000 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 19 May 2015 68,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 10 May 2014 68,000 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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F602 OBC is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 55,483 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 F602 OBC, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F602 OBC is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F602 OBC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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