1989 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.3L Petrol · F122 DCT
1989 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 44,226 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F122 DCT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 44,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F122 DCT 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 (F122 DCT) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
F122 DCT Mileage History
- 07/09/202350,635 mi
- 09/04/202644,226 mi-6,409 mi
- 14/04/202644,226 mi
Average of roughly -2,464 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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