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F703 AWR

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,716 mi
Last recorded88,716 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF703 AWR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,716 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,355 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 88,174 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 87,909 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced previous welding, heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,760 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

previous welding , heavily undersealed.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Water leak ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded and thin but not holed.

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Previous welding repairs heavily undersealed.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 86,985 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,557 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 86,061 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,684 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,032 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 81,742 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 81,727 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 80,187 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 80,171 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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F703 AWR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F703 AWR, 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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F703 AWR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 September 1988.

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