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F618 PST

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,490 mi
Last recorded76,490 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF618 PST
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 76,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,154 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 76,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated seat mounting points corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,009 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces rusty & poor (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 75,009 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear through car (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure fuel line through car (7.2.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure eyelet bolts for full harness loose (5.2.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

all brake pipes need secured

exhaust rear mounts broken but still secure

outer sills welded from inside

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,823 miles

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

both outer sills corroded and holed but patched from inside

Fail 18 May 2016 74,749 miles

Brake valve leaking load valve on bulk head (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at nearside front and rear and offside front (2.4.A.3)

both sills corroded and holed but patched from inside

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,752 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 73,728 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 71,481 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wipers slow.

Fail 8 May 2014 71,472 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wipers slow.

brake imbalance refers to rear axle.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise.

Fail 21 Dec 2012 65,481 miles

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

both front knuckle joints dust covers damaged

no rear view from n/s exterior mirror

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,205 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,250 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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F618 PST is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F618 PST, 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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F618 PST is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 April 1989.

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