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F211 OCD

1989 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,108 mi
Last recorded48,108 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF211 OCD
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 48,108 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 48,084 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 48,082 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 47,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 47,988 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,975 miles

Slight play in offside front bottom swivel joint

Pass 11 Apr 2015 47,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 47,840 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,817 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 47,805 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 47,802 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,771 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,694 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,670 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 47,645 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 47,564 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 47,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F211 OCD is a 1989 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F211 OCD, 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 F211 OCD registered?

F211 OCD is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F211 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F211 OCD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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