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F963 JAM

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,193 mi
Last recorded38,193 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 JAM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 38,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 38,192 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 38,084 miles

Front brake discs heavily rusted

Off side front tyre heavily perished

Fail 4 Nov 2022 38,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake discs heavily rusted

Off side front tyre heavily perished

Pass 15 Nov 2017 37,755 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some corrosion on underside of vehicle ,floor pans ,and subframes

Pass 19 Nov 2016 36,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,704 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 34,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2014 34,225 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 34,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear bumper rusted through

slight fading to rear lights

Pass 31 May 2013 33,973 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fading to rear lights

suspension low

Fail 31 May 2013 33,973 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fading to rear lights

suspension low

Pass 17 May 2012 32,983 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

heavy rust nsf floor

slight damage to both front floors

Fail 4 May 2012 32,983 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

heavy rust nsf floor

slight damage to both front floors

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,890 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 30,859 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front floors damaged /emissions close to limits

Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,088 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 26,088 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s rear tyre badly perished

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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F963 JAM is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F963 JAM, 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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F963 JAM is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 6 April 1989.

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