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F742 SLU

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

1,155 mi
Last recorded1,155 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF742 SLU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 1,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 1,037 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 762 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 544 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 432 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 323 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 99,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 98,888 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 98,884 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak

Rear Sub frame Slightly Corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 98,731 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 98,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,923 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 97,923 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 97,613 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 97,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 97,006 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 95,735 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 95,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 93,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 93,981 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 91,773 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 90,330 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 May 2008 90,330 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 88,298 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 88,298 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 85,319 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
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F742 SLU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 F742 SLU, 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 F742 SLU registered?

F742 SLU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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