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F792 WHN

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,847 mi
Last recorded63,847 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF792 WHN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 63,847 miles

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

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

exhaust system has very little ground clearance

Fail 21 May 2009 63,810 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2008 60,796 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 60,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,460 miles

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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F792 WHN 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 60%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F792 WHN, 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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F792 WHN is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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