CarVerify

Free Car Check

F72 AUE

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,812 mi
Last recorded13,812 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF72 AUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 13,812 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 13,688 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 13,617 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 13,440 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 12,684 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 12,684 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,472 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,296 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
Full Austin Mini 1000 City E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F72 AUE is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 F72 AUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F72 AUE?

You can check the full history of F72 AUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F72 AUE registered?

F72 AUE is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F72 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F72 AUE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F72 AUE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F72 AUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.