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F884 PPA

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,399 mi
Last recorded44,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF884 PPA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 44,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2013 43,543 miles

oil leak

rear silencer tailpipe corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 43,538 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

rear silencer tailpipe corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 39,592 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,689 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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F884 PPA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F884 PPA, 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 F884 PPA registered?

F884 PPA is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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