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A647 POO

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,656 mi
Last recorded46,656 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA647 POO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 46,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 45,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 45,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 44,678 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,068 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,332 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,190 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 41,188 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,379 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,887 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,255 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both side front floors corroded-outside prescribed areas

centre exhaust rubber cracked and splitting

nearside outer sill excessive corrosion at the front/outside prescribed areas

offside frond brake disc shield mount broken/shield loose and rattles

offside outer sill excessive corrosion in the center/outside prescribed areas

Fail 5 Jun 2013 28,228 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both side front floors corroded-outside prescribed areas

centre exhaust rubber cracked and splitting

nearside outer sill excessive corrosion at the front/outside prescribed areas

offside frond brake disc shield mount broken/shield loose and rattles

offside outer sill excessive corrosion in the center/outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Jun 2012 22,572 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 22,572 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,639 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?

Based on 12,035 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,043
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 809
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 701
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 568
fog lamp not working 553
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A647 POO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Thirty fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A647 POO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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A647 POO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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