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F977 VRU

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

84,109 mi
Last recorded84,109 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF977 VRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 84,109 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 84,109 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 84,109 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 84,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,109 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately front subframe rubber bushes bolted through to provide towing eyes (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front sill wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear subframe corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 19 Apr 2017 84,109 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately front subframe rubber bushes bolted through to provide towing eyes (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front sill wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear subframe corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 19 Apr 2016 84,109 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged cracking (7.2.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,109 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged cracking (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,109 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

rear seat back lose

Fail 19 Sep 2014 84,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

rear seat back lose

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,109 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 84,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 84,109 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

co max 3.5 actual 10.2 hc max 1200 actual 1323

slight play in nearside front trackrod end

Pass 15 Sep 2012 83,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 83,513 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 83,491 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement in steering coloum.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 81,391 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 81,391 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 79,837 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 78,205 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 76,280 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 76,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 71,507 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 71,507 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F977 VRU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 F977 VRU, 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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F977 VRU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 January 1989.

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