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F794 OTF

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

95,476 mi
Last recorded95,476 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF794 OTF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 95,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 95,211 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 95,211 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 95,202 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 95,202 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 94,882 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,883 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 93,875 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps WHEN COMING BACK TO DIP THE SPOTLIGHTS THAT COME ON WITH HIGH BEAM DO NOT EXTINGUISH. (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,244 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 93,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,654 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 32,654 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 92,343 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 92,339 miles

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

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

O/S floor slightly corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 91,465 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 91,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 91,174 miles

N/S & O/S front tyres have splits in sidewall but not showing cords

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 91,171 miles

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

N/S & O/S front tyres have splits in sidewall but not showing cords

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,834 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 90,827 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s inner c/v boot insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2010 89,920 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 89,852 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 97,421 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 87,421 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

OIL LEAK FROM GEAR SHIFT

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 86,253 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 86,229 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2006 86,212 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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F794 OTF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 F794 OTF, 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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F794 OTF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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