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F819 FWW

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,318 mi
Last recorded69,318 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF819 FWW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,318 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

exhaust fouling rear subframe

Fail 16 Sep 2020 69,315 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

exhaust fouling rear subframe

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,196 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 69,162 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2006 69,069 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 69,069 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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F819 FWW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F819 FWW, 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 F819 FWW registered?

F819 FWW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 June 1989.

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