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F916 HGF

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

25,650 mi
Last recorded25,650 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF916 HGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,650 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 25,650 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2016 25,643 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 25,539 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat belt slight fraying

front tyres diffrent size to rear

Fail 22 Feb 2014 25,539 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat belt slight fraying

front tyres diffrent size to rear

Pass 15 Feb 2013 25,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 13 Feb 2013 25,492 miles

Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,424 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear tyres are diffrent sizes

off side front wiper blade split but just clears screen

Fail 23 Feb 2012 25,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear tyres are diffrent sizes

off side front wiper blade split but just clears screen

Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,846 miles

front and rear tyres are diffrent sizes

off side front wiper blade split just cleans screen

Fail 1 Feb 2011 24,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front and rear tyres are diffrent sizes

off side front wiper blade split just cleans screen

Pass 4 Feb 2010 21,096 miles

slight distortion on offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2010 21,096 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight distortion on offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,380 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 18,380 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 175,140 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,721 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 12,844 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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F916 HGF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F916 HGF, 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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F916 HGF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 March 1989.

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