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F260 TJM

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,928 mi
Last recorded6,928 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF260 TJM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 6,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 5,758 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 5,744 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 5,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 5,720 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Slight play in steering column mounts

Pass 20 Feb 2020 56,806 miles

brake fluid level lamp illuminates

engine oil leaks/drips visible

Fail 18 Feb 2020 56,806 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake fluid level lamp illuminates

engine oil leaks/drips visible

engine stalls

unconventional front side lamps

Pass 18 Feb 2019 5,668 miles

Main fuel pipe to carburettor's slightly perished

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 5,519 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 5,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,484 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 54,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner section to rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisey (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 5,306 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 5,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 3,020 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 83,683 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 83,676 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 80,200 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,990 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 78,983 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 77,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both sides outer sills holed

Fail 10 Jul 2009 77,101 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both sides outer sills holed

Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 73,580 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 71,752 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 66,310 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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F260 TJM is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F260 TJM, 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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F260 TJM is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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