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E9 DSL

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,422 mi
Last recorded95,422 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 DSL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 92,762 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 90,970 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,248 miles

Nearside Rear braking effort slightly low

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,016 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,943 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

general surface corrosion

scratch on the windscreen

Fail 6 Jun 2014 80,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

general surface corrosion

scratch on the windscreen

Pass 17 May 2013 79,280 miles

Oil leak

corrosion a pillers

general surface corrosion

Fail 15 May 2013 79,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion a pillers

general surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2012 774,846 miles

both front brake hoses perishing.

front bulkhead crossmember corroding.

front to rear brake pipe & both rear brake pipes corroding.

front to rear fuel pipe corroding at rear.

genarel under body corrosion.

n/s/front brake pipe corroding.

oil leaks.

slight leak from exhaust joints.

wipers smearing.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 77,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front brake hoses perishing.

front bulkhead crossmember corroding.

front to rear brake pipe & both rear brake pipes corroding.

front to rear fuel pipe corroding at rear.

genarel under body corrosion.

n/s/front brake pipe corroding.

oil leaks.

slight leak from exhaust joints.

wipers smearing.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,877 miles

both front flexable brake hoses perishing.

both outer sills corroding.

brake fluid getting low.

front bulk head corroded by engine stabilizer mount.

front to rear steel brake pipe & o/s/rear brake pipe corroding.

fuel cap seal perishing.

general under body corroding.

o/s/front indicator pale recomend attention.

o/s/rear & n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge.

oil leaks.

play in o/s/front top ball joint.

rear subframe corroding.

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 26 May 2010 70,989 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 70,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,989 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 65,968 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 59,539 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,817 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 54,768 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion but nothing to compromise the vehicle

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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E9 DSL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E9 DSL, 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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E9 DSL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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