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F989 REU

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

8,771 mi
Last recorded8,771 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF989 REU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 8,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 8,387 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 8,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 7,931 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 7,931 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 7,280 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 7,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 4,808 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 46,819 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 8 Jun 2013 46,820 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2013 46,819 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 85,552 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 85,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2007 78,560 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 78,560 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 72,966 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint worn, rear sub frame corroded, body corroded.

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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F989 REU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F989 REU, 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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F989 REU is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 13 January 1989.

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