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F222 TTP

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,404 mi
Last recorded97,404 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF222 TTP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 97,404 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,180 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Both - Shock Mounting - Slightly Deformed

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Body / Vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Product On All Lens

Pass 4 Feb 2019 86,002 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 86,051 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom fixing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure teardrop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top and bottom fixings loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps none fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front floor areas corroded, suspect previously repaired from inside vehicle

Front engine stabiliser link not attached

N/s headlamp beam image just visible

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body rust

Fail 16 Aug 2017 57,316 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body rust

Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,814 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rusty underside

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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F222 TTP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Blue 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 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 F222 TTP, 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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F222 TTP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 15 July 1989.

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