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H837 XYR

1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,741 mi
Last recorded5,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH837 XYR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 5,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion starting in offside panel under windscreen

Fail 9 Jan 2009 5,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion starting in offside panel under windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2007 552 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 552 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

blue smoke from exhaust on acceleration

drivers front footwell holed

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Apr 2006 96,931 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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H837 XYR is a 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,061 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 H837 XYR, 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 36 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 H837 XYR registered?

H837 XYR is a 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 September 1990.

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