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F800 PDP

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Pink Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,924 mi
Last recorded80,924 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E57,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF800 PDP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1989
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 80,924 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to both outer body sills

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front inner wheelarch starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,119 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 75,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 70,570 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 66,562 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 64,296 miles

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

engine oil leak

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs throughout vehicle

Fail 7 May 2009 64,296 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

engine oil leak

general underbody corrosion and welding repairs throughout vehicle

Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,870 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 55,417 miles

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

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

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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F800 PDP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Pink with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F800 PDP, 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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F800 PDP is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 January 1989.

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