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F621 ODU

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,067 mi
Last recorded3,067 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF621 ODU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 3,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 2,850 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 2,477 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 2,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 1,218 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 274 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 271 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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F621 ODU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F621 ODU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F621 ODU registered?

F621 ODU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F621 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F621 ODU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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