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F759 PMO

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

899 mi
Last recorded899 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF759 PMO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 899 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 890 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive ALL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 389 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,632 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 82,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2006 80,432 miles

1 Modified engine fitted CO just within limit †2 Front sport seats fitted †3 No rear seats or seat belts fitted †4 adjustable front suspension units †5 Indicators and fog lights just within limit †recommend new bulbs

Fail 13 Dec 2006 80,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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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F759 PMO is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F759 PMO, 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 F759 PMO registered?

F759 PMO is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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