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F704 PLA

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,439 mi
Last recorded34,439 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF704 PLA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 34,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 34,094 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 33,440 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 33,120 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 33,071 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 33,022 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 32,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 32,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 32,475 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 32,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 32,189 miles

Corrosion on both outer sills and offside front floor

Fail 22 Dec 2017 32,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Corrosion on both outer sills and offside front floor

Pass 3 Jan 2017 31,750 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 31,279 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 30,902 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 30,254 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 29,737 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 29,227 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 28,210 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 27,398 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2009 26,287 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 25,403 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 2,316 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,631 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 24,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

petrol pipe rusty play in ball jionts

Pass 5 Jan 2006 23,865 miles

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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F704 PLA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F704 PLA, 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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F704 PLA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 3 December 1988.

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