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F65 EAT

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,349 mi
Last recorded69,349 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF65 EAT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,349 miles

Front tie bar bushes cracking but serviceable o/s + n/s front

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very slight rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner trumpet ball joint boot deteriated

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot deterioded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,289 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 69,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,285 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 69,285 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,888 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 68,888 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,047 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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F65 EAT is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F65 EAT, 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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What year was F65 EAT registered?

F65 EAT is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F65 EAT safe to buy?

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