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F971 KUD

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,466 mi
Last recorded78,466 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF971 KUD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 78,466 miles

Front Fuel hose damaged In engine bay x2 pipes marked with yellow chalk (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear panel marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 78,426 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flooring underside front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 78,418 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Central (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flooring underside front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 77,623 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,327 miles

Engine stay bar bushes u/s

Front brake pads may be low

Hole in outter sill o/s/f

Metal brake pipes rusty

N/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Oil leak on engine

PLaqy in n/s/f o/s/f top amnd bottem

Fail 6 Oct 2008 66,327 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Engine stay bar bushes u/s

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake pads may be low

Hole in outter sill o/s/f

Metal brake pipes rusty

N/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Oil leak on engine

PLaqy in n/s/f o/s/f top amnd bottem

Pass 4 Oct 2007 61,887 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f sill/step & outer sill holed(not prescribed areas)

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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F971 KUD is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F971 KUD, 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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F971 KUD is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 March 1989.

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