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F714 ODL

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,472 mi
Last recorded12,472 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF714 ODL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,472 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 12,471 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 12,471 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,044 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 12 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

hazard faulty ??? slow flashing intermitantly??

no parking lights fitted

slight corrosion to n/s/f sub frame

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

Fail 14 Oct 2011 12 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel cap seal perishing

hazard faulty ??? slow flashing intermitantly??

no parking lights fitted

slight corrosion to n/s/f sub frame

Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,492 miles

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

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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F714 ODL is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,985 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 F714 ODL, 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 37 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 F714 ODL registered?

F714 ODL is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F714 ODL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F714 ODL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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