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F817 RPB

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,290 mi
Last recorded33,290 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF817 RPB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 33,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 32,719 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,393 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2014 31,264 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 31,264 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,584 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 29,580 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,415 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 27,414 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,208 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 25,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,768 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering rack slight side play

Fail 15 Jul 2009 21,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 21,743 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,743 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to corrode

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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F817 RPB is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F817 RPB, 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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F817 RPB is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 3 May 1989.

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