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CRX 89B

1988 Austin Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,986 mi
Last recorded19,986 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 89B
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper S
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 19,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 15,821 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 13,635 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 11,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 8,561 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 5,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 2,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 1,477 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 5 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 140 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 8,288 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper S?

Based on 3,935 MOT tests across 527 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
258
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 124
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
Stop lamp not working 72
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 64
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
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CRX 89B is a 1988 Austin Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper S fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 124 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CRX 89B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CRX 89B registered?

CRX 89B is a 1988 Austin Mini Cooper S, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is CRX 89B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRX 89B shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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