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F765 POU

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF765 POU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 82,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust loose /gearbox bracket broken (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear noise from o/s rear suspension when lowered

Pass 17 Mar 2017 79,806 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 79,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,788 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front seat mountings/security

Nearside Front slight corrosion inner sill interior

Nearside Front tyre just catching plastic wheel arch

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

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

Offside Front seat mountings/security

Offside Front tyre just catching plastic wheel arch

advise tyre width in wheel arches

Fail 11 Mar 2016 77,788 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front seat mountings/security

Nearside Front slight corrosion inner sill interior

Nearside Front tyre just catching plastic wheel arch

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

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

Offside Front seat mountings/security

Offside Front tyre just catching plastic wheel arch

advise tyre width in wheel arches

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,978 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 75,094 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 75,013 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 73,621 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 73,618 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 73,452 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 73,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 73,224 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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F765 POU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F765 POU, 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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F765 POU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 February 1989.

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