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F175 LAM

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,177 mi
Last recorded8,177 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF175 LAM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2011 8,177 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front ball joint play

full beam switch faulty

o/s & n/s sill panels rusted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 8,177 miles

front ball joint play

full beam switch faulty

o/s & n/s sill panels rusted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 1,803 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 96,452 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 92,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,610 miles

osf and nsf top and bottom ball joints slight wear

Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osf and nsf top and bottom ball joints slight wear

Pass 19 Jun 2006 84,141 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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F175 LAM is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F175 LAM, 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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What year was F175 LAM registered?

F175 LAM is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 26 June 1989.

Is F175 LAM safe to buy?

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