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F615 DAH

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,307 mi
Last recorded49,307 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF615 DAH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,307 miles

weld repair to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,286 miles

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

Oil leak

front windscreen cracked but outside of the swept areas

slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Fail 5 Jun 2013 42,286 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

front windscreen cracked but outside of the swept areas

slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Pass 30 Jun 2012 39,471 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 39,455 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to both rear lower body sills

slight vibration to the nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 35,492 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 33,046 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,891 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,868 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,749 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 32,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 32,456 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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F615 DAH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F615 DAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F615 DAH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 4 April 1989.

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