CarVerify

Free Car Check

F983 AVF

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

41,317 mi
Last recorded41,317 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF983 AVF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 41,317 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 41,078 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 41,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 40,947 miles

Fuel line near front bulk head slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower body corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 40,947 miles

Fuel line near front bulk head slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower body corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 40,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 40,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 28,497 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 28,496 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 28,443 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 28,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,436 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,741 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,397 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 28,397 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,328 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,235 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,294 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 28,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,690 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 27,684 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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
Full Austin Mini 1000 City E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F983 AVF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F983 AVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F983 AVF?

You can check the full history of F983 AVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F983 AVF registered?

F983 AVF is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 February 1989.

Is F983 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F983 AVF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F983 AVF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F983 AVF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.