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F891 XEL

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,603 mi
Last recorded59,603 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF891 XEL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 59,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2009 58,712 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 58,712 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,810 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 56,810 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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F891 XEL is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F891 XEL, 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 F891 XEL registered?

F891 XEL is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 March 1989.

Is F891 XEL safe to buy?

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