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F790 SRK

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,936 mi
Last recorded4,936 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF790 SRK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2016 4,936 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,224 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,882 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,532 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,749 miles

front subframe mounts perished

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint

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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F790 SRK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F790 SRK, 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 F790 SRK registered?

F790 SRK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 May 1989.

Is F790 SRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F790 SRK shows 8 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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