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F850 CBV

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,320 mi
Last recorded34,320 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF850 CBV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 34,307 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 34,307 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,863 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 33,863 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 33,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 30,836 miles

both inner drive shaft boots loose

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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F850 CBV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F850 CBV, 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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F850 CBV is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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