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F676 SPU

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,319 mi
Last recorded36,319 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF676 SPU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,319 miles

both front tyres cracking/perishing

general condition of underbody starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2018 36,319 miles

Rear sub frame starting to rust

Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,316 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 36,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 36,315 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 35,907 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 35,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,594 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 35,594 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,561 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,554 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 35,554 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 35,541 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 35,541 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,531 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 35,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,456 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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F676 SPU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F676 SPU, 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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F676 SPU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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