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F697 RVT

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,724 mi
Last recorded27,724 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF697 RVT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 27,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 26,863 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 25,090 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 24,280 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,977 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 20,795 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,785 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,969 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 19,962 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,156 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,958 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 11,631 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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F697 RVT is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 55,483 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 F697 RVT, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F697 RVT registered?

F697 RVT is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 November 1988.

Is F697 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F697 RVT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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