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F808 AOP

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,875 mi
Last recorded57,875 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF808 AOP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,875 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes covered in greese unable to inspect

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,983 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 47,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,370 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 38,219 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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F808 AOP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F808 AOP, 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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F808 AOP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F808 AOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F808 AOP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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