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F61 KDS

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,828 mi
Last recorded51,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF61 KDS
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 51,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 51,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,665 miles

Central exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 51,664 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure bracket insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Central exhaust rubber deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,207 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,615 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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F61 KDS is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F61 KDS, 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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F61 KDS is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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