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F316 DRP

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,882 mi
Last recorded90,882 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF316 DRP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 90,882 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,437 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease and unable to check fully. Off side front brake hose starting to crack, off side front wheel bearing has slight play in it.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 89,110 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pipes coated in grease and unavble to check fully. Off side front brake hose starting to crack.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,870 miles

nsr hand brake effort slightly low

slight play in ball joints

Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,699 miles

Cuts in o/s front tyre tread

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s outer sill middle section corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 85,698 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Cuts in o/s front tyre tread

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s outer sill middle section corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 84,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear bearing slightly noisey

Offside fromt bearing slightly noisey

Fail 6 Feb 2010 84,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear bearing slightly noisey

Offside fromt bearing slightly noisey

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 81,965 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 860,115 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear subframe corroded

slight damage to front cross member

Fail 13 Oct 2007 860,115 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear subframe corroded

slight damage to front cross member

Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,644 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 69,644 miles

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

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

ADVISE front brake inbalnce of 24% (fails at 25%)

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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F316 DRP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F316 DRP, 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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F316 DRP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 18 July 1989.

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