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F568 DNH

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,275 mi
Last recorded60,275 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF568 DNH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,275 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

stonechip in screen

Fail 19 Apr 2016 60,275 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 58,335 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 58,027 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 58,026 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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F568 DNH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F568 DNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F568 DNH is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 19 June 1989.

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