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F774 MPV

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

59,369 mi
Last recorded59,369 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF774 MPV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 59,369 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 59,366 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,293 miles

bearing noise from offside and nearside front hubs when wheels spun, no roughness detected recommend attention

Fail 8 Oct 2007 57,293 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bearing noise from offside and nearside front hubs when wheels spun, no roughness detected recommend attention

hazzard warning slow flash rate

offside front inner wing/ a post holed by corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2007 57,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 57,257 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 57,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 10 Feb 2006 52,783 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 52,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F774 MPV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F774 MPV, 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 38 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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F774 MPV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 26 September 1988.

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