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F799 ECY

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,544 mi
Last recorded17,544 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF799 ECY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 17,544 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 17,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 17,212 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 16,621 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 16,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 16,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 16,335 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 15,383 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 15,051 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 15,015 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 15,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 14,897 miles

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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F799 ECY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F799 ECY, 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 37 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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What year was F799 ECY registered?

F799 ECY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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