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F690 MRJ

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,287 mi
Last recorded20,287 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF690 MRJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 20,287 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 19,917 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 19,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,908 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 19,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,893 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 19,856 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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F690 MRJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F690 MRJ, 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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F690 MRJ is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F690 MRJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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