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F633 LCD

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

65,720 mi
Last recorded65,720 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF633 LCD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,720 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 65,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,386 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 60,362 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,234 miles

ADVISED front and rear floor rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

corrosion developing at floor pan on offside rear and nearside rear

front and rear bumpers corroded

nearside interior door handle broken

nearside repeater lamp discoloured

o/s window winder mechanism faulty

petrol pipe corroded an nsr

Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,160 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

corrosion developing at floor pan on offside rear and nearside rear

front and rear bumpers corroded

nearside interior door handle broken

nearside repeater lamp discoloured

o/s window winder mechanism faulty

petrol pipe corroded an nsr

Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,019 miles

corrosion forming at offside front and nearside rear floor pans

front and rear bumpers corroded

nearside front repeater lens pale

offside window mechanism faulty

passenger interior door handle broken

petrol pipe corroded at nearside rear

play developing in offside and nearside front suspension ball joints

wing mountings insecure at nearside front and nearside rear

Fail 18 Jun 2010 59,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion developing at offside front and nearside rear floor pans

front and rear bumpers corroded

offside window mechanism faulty

passenger interior door handle broken

petrol pipe corroded at nearside rear

play developing at offside and nearside front suspension ball joints

wing mountings insecure at nearside front and nearside rear

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,884 miles

Corosion has formed generaly on the rear sub-frame.

Corosion has formed on the nearside rear floor pan, adjascent to the subframe mounting.

Front and rear bumpers are coroded.

Nearside and offside front inner driveshaft gaiters are leaking grease.

Nearside front indicator repeater lens has faded.

Nearside front interior door handle broken.

Offside front window winder mechanism faulty.

Play developing in the offside and nearside front,top and bottom suspension ball pins.

Wing moulding on the nearside front and rear wings are insecure.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 58,884 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corosion has formed generaly on the rear sub-frame.

Corosion has formed on the nearside rear floor pan, adjascent to the subframe mounting.

Front and rear bumpers are coroded.

Nearside and offside front inner driveshaft gaiters are leaking grease.

Nearside front indicator repeater lens has faded.

Nearside front interior door handle broken.

Offside front window winder mechanism faulty.

Play developing in the offside and nearside front,top and bottom suspension ball pins.

Wing moulding on the nearside front and rear wings are insecure.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 58,125 miles

Corosion begining to form on the offside and nearside rear floor pans.

Engine generaly oily.

Nearside front interior door handle partially broken.

Nearside front repeater lens becoming pale.

Slight leak of exhaust gas from front flange.

Surface corosion forming on the rear sub-frame.

Tack in the inner tyre tread on the nearside front.

offside front wiper blade rubber begining to deteriorate.

Fail 20 May 2008 58,121 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Corosion forming at the rear of the offside and nearside rear floor pans.

Engine generally oily.

Nearside front inner door handle broken ,but still operational

Nearside front repeater lamp lens becoming pale.

Offside front wiper blade rubber begining to deteriorate.

Plastic trim becoming insecure on the nearside front wheel arch.

Rear subframe generally coroded.

Tack in inner tread on the nearside front tyre.

Pass 24 May 2007 57,158 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 57,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Corrosion forming on the rear subrframe (mainly at o.s)

Dust cover on n.s.f outer track-rod end in poor condition.

N.s front indicator repeater lens faded.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front interior door handle partially broken.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O.s rear handbrake cable corroded.

Rear bumper corroded.

Rear fog lamp mounting corroded.

Rear lenses becoming faded.

Pass 13 May 2006 55,991 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2006 55,991 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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F633 LCD is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F633 LCD, 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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F633 LCD is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 February 1989.

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