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F326 TLH

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,850 mi
Last recorded58,850 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF326 TLH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 58,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,694 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,694 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre sil ajacent to seatbelt mounting (5.2.6)

Both subframes surface rusted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,332 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,043 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 58,043 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,838 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,396 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,040 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 56,159 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,850 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 55,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,501 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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F326 TLH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 F326 TLH, 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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What year was F326 TLH registered?

F326 TLH is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 21 June 1989.

Is F326 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F326 TLH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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