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F171 SYE

1989 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,119 mi
Last recorded5,119 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 SYE
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 5,119 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 5,075 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 4,954 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 4,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.077 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.240 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets unblocked and adjusted (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 47,196 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (very slight) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 4,634 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 4,634 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 4,373 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 4,373 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Appears to be slight brake bind at both front brakes

N/S p/brake performance getting abit low

N/S/F H/Light dipped aim abit over to the left

Pass 28 May 2019 4,173 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 3,793 miles

Dipped beam images appear to be ON lower limits

N/S w/blade rubber abit split

Pass 11 May 2017 3,627 miles

Both H/Light dipped beam images ON lower alignment limits

Both front brakes binding on slightly

P/Brake efficiency abit low at 18% and nearing MINIMUM limit (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Fail 11 May 2017 3,615 miles

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

Both H/Light dipped beam images ON lower alignment limits

Both front brakes binding on slightly

P/Brake efficiency abit low at 18% and nearing MINIMUM limit (16% = MINIMUM limit)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 3,085 miles

brakes slight bind

Pass 22 Sep 2014 2,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 1,489 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 1,180 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 24 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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F171 SYE is a 1989 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F171 SYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F171 SYE registered?

F171 SYE is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F171 SYE safe to buy?

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