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F691 LWC

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,392 mi
Last recorded63,392 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF691 LWC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,392 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2016 59,651 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2015 57,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,766 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 51,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2013 61,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 49,940 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 49,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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F691 LWC is a 1988 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 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 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 F691 LWC, 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 38 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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F691 LWC is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 17 August 1988.

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