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F781 DCC

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,934 mi
Last recorded88,934 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF781 DCC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,934 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 78,941 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 78,941 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,503 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s door slight play in top door hinge

Fail 1 Apr 2009 67,503 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s door slight play in top door hinge

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,108 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 61,108 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,423 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 49,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F781 DCC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F781 DCC, 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 F781 DCC registered?

F781 DCC is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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