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F700 KMV

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,954 mi
Last recorded39,954 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF700 KMV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 39,954 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 39,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2016 39,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 39,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,320 miles

surface corrosion on rear subframe.

Pass 30 May 2013 38,912 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear subframe (offside).

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,640 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 38,211 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 37,923 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 37,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 37,362 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriated.(still legible at 20 metres.)

Pass 29 May 2007 36,912 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 36,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 35,712 miles

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

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

signs of seeping to offside front shock absorber

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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F700 KMV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F700 KMV, 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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F700 KMV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 December 1988.

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