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F617 XEX

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

6,451 mi
Last recorded6,451 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF617 XEX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 6,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 6,224 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 6,107 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fr tie rod to subframe mounting (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 6,107 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fr tie rod to subframe mounting (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 5,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 5,685 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 5,497 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 5,497 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Hazards only working on the Offside of the vehicle (4.4.1 (e))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside rack boot is split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 5,121 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 5,076 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 4,805 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 4,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested No beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested No beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 4,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 4,238 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 4,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 483 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 3,856 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 3,742 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 3,710 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 3,419 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 3,419 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 3,223 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 3,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 3,083 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 3,081 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 2,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 2,407 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 23,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

headlamps not european approved or british american type so may not be strictly for road use in the uk!

Pass 16 May 2006 1,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 1,215 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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F617 XEX is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 F617 XEX, 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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What year was F617 XEX registered?

F617 XEX is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 September 1988.

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