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F808 HMA

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,316 mi
Last recorded48,316 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF808 HMA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 48,316 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 48,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2025 47,672 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 47,672 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment clamp bolt (2.2.2 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 47,388 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 47,388 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 46,980 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 46,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,980 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,243 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 45,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 43,350 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,714 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 40,567 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 HMA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HMA, 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 F808 HMA registered?

F808 HMA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 January 1989.

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