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F680 BJK

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

63,228 mi
Last recorded63,228 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF680 BJK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 63,228 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 63,224 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 63,104 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 63,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,881 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 62,881 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 58,240 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 58,130 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 58,130 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 58,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014 58,078 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight play in front suspension ball joints

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,950 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight play in front suspension ball joints

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010
Fail 17 Jul 2010

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,559 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 54,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 52,997 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 49,146 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 45,109 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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F680 BJK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F680 BJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F680 BJK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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