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F650 EUG

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,356 mi
Last recorded88,356 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF650 EUG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 88,356 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan at front o/s & n/s. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 88,014 miles

welding repairs to underside

Fail 4 Sep 2023 88,014 miles

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

welding repairs to underside

Pass 12 Aug 2022 87,528 miles

welding repairs to underside.

Fail 12 Aug 2022 87,528 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

welding repairs to underside.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,013 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,977 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,920 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,223 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 83,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 79,521 miles

Near side front floor slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side rear boot floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 79,500 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion off side rear boot floor

corrosion to near side front floor

front tyres rubbing on wing edges over bumpes

front brakes efficiency below requirements and rear brakes locking up

Pass 23 Jul 2011 79,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 76,925 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 76,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 76,698 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 75,865 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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F650 EUG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F650 EUG, 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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F650 EUG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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