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D14 DCK

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Blue Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,314 mi
Last recorded86,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 DCK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 86,314 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 86,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,771 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 85,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 85,030 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 85,020 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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D14 DCK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Blue with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D14 DCK, 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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D14 DCK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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