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F772 KAU

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,245 mi
Last recorded57,245 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF772 KAU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,245 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 53,398 miles

all four tyres startin g to crack on sidewalls

Pass 20 May 2009 53,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seats and rear seat belts not fitted at the time of the test.

Pass 23 May 2008 52,322 miles

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

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

rear seats and rear seat belts not fitted at the time of the test

Pass 24 May 2007 52,195 miles

No rear seats or seat belts fitted at the time of test.

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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F772 KAU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F772 KAU, 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 F772 KAU registered?

F772 KAU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F772 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F772 KAU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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