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F978 RHU

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,660 mi
Last recorded94,660 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF978 RHU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 May 2008 94,660 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 92,589 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 91,220 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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F978 RHU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F978 RHU, 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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What year was F978 RHU registered?

F978 RHU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 January 1989.

Is F978 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F978 RHU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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