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F913 BOE

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

45,757 mi
Last recorded45,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF913 BOE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,757 miles

Offside Front floor is corroded

front section of exhaust has a slight exhaust leak

Fail 5 Jul 2019 45,757 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front floor is corroded

front section of exhaust has a slight exhaust leak

Pass 25 May 2018 40,545 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 40,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,474 miles

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

Fail 31 Jan 2017 40,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE POOR DAMPING EFFECT

Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,309 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Offside rear tyre has cracks in tread and sidewall

Fail 23 Jul 2015 40,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch to sill holed but not within 30cm of a perscrbed area

Nearside outer sill holed but not within 30cms of a perscribed area

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer sill holed but not within 30cm of a perscribed area

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,245 miles

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

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

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

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

rear subframe is starting to rust

Fail 10 Jul 2014 40,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

rear subframe is starting to rust

Pass 6 May 2009 38,559 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 38,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,239 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to split

Fail 15 Nov 2007 35,239 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to split

Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,811 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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F913 BOE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 F913 BOE, 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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F913 BOE is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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