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F667 SFA

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,214 mi
Last recorded21,214 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF667 SFA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 21,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 20,981 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 20,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 20,585 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 20,584 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 20,158 miles

Both front front inner wheel arches to floors corroded

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but not affecting system security

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front valance heavily corroded

Nearside outer sill heavily corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracking

Rear exhaust pipe heavily corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 20,158 miles

Both front front inner wheel arches to floors corroded

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but not affecting system security

Engine oil leak

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front valance heavily corroded

Nearside outer sill heavily corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

Nearside rear tyre heavily cracking

Rear exhaust pipe heavily corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 19,499 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,717 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 10 Apr 2014 18,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise o/s rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 3 May 2013 18,021 miles

145/70x12 65S

All 4 tyres perished

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2012 17,217 miles

All 4 Tyres perished tyre walls

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 16,486 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2011 16,486 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 15,719 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 15,719 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,768 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 6 May 2008 13,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2008 13,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 13,080 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 May 2006 12,863 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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F667 SFA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F667 SFA, 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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F667 SFA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 January 1989.

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