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F756 PDP

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF756 PDP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,129 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 84,129 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 84,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 83,905 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,251 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,025 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 80,010 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front engine mount bar bolt missing, heavy corrosion to floorpan, slight exhaust blow, heavy engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,884 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front exhaust bracket loose

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,884 miles

front exhaust bracket loose

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,380 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 69,373 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hazards flash slightly fast

Pass 28 May 2009 69,193 miles

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

lower reading recorded offside rear footbrake

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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F756 PDP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F756 PDP, 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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F756 PDP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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