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F753 SAR

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

7,096 mi
Last recorded7,096 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF753 SAR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 7,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 7,096 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,228 miles

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

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

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

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

both rewar shockers getting weak

front subframe mountings rubbers deterating

sill covers fitted not allowing full view of outer sills

Fail 7 Oct 2014 65,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rewar shockers getting weak

front subframe mountings rubbers deterating

sill covers fitted not allowing full view of outer sills

Pass 9 Feb 2012 5,792 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 5,781 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)

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 3,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 3,983 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s hand brake linkage seized

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Jul 2009 477 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

number plate lamps slightly dim

Fail 21 Jul 2009 476 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

number plate lamps slightly dim

Pass 19 Jul 2008 71,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 May 2008 71,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2007 68,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2006 66,407 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 66,368 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

clutch slipping

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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F753 SAR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F753 SAR, 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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F753 SAR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 June 1989.

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