1989 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · F703 COE
1989 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 May 1989. Recorded mileage 69,201 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F703 COE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 69,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F703 COE Mileage History
- 26/09/202269,780 mi
- 05/10/202269,781 mi+1 mi
- 12/11/202569,201 mi-580 mi
- 28/11/202569,201 mi
Average of roughly -182 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F703 COE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E (F703 COE) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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