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F773 OGS

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,469 mi
Last recorded31,469 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF773 OGS
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 31,469 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 31,390 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 31,001 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 31,001 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 30,882 miles

tyre walls perishing

Pass 3 May 2011 30,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 30,536 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,442 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,358 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 30,358 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 30,092 miles

both rear tyres worn between 2-3mm

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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F773 OGS is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F773 OGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F773 OGS registered?

F773 OGS is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 19 April 1989.

Is F773 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F773 OGS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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