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F189 LUS

1989 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,433 mi
Last recorded44,433 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF189 LUS
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 44,433 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 44,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 44,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 44,029 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 44,029 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling handbrake cable (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Mechanical brake component locking device missing clevis pins missing handbrake swivles (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Radius arm inappropriately repaired seized (2.4.A.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing both (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,006 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,677 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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F189 LUS is a 1989 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F189 LUS, 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 F189 LUS registered?

F189 LUS is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 21 June 1989.

Is F189 LUS safe to buy?

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