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F31 DVF

1989 Austin Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 DVF
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,001 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 60,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,493 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 57,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres perished and cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,065 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres perished and cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2008 51,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 51,344 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,905 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 49,901 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

excess travel on handbrake lever

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 7 Sep 2006 47,948 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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F31 DVF is a 1989 Austin Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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 F31 DVF, 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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F31 DVF is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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