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F692 AWR

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,287 mi
Last recorded28,287 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF692 AWR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,287 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 28,287 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,945 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 27,458 miles

Centre Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,927 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f subframe mount broken.

oil leaks from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,341 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,576 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 25,576 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 24,923 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,298 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F692 AWR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F692 AWR, 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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F692 AWR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 29 September 1988.

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