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F38 SWS

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,036 mi
Last recorded60,036 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF38 SWS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,036 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,871 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,755 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 59,732 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 59,665 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 59,435 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,361 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 59,361 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,111 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 59,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 59,038 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,638 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 58,217 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 58,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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F38 SWS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F38 SWS, 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 F38 SWS registered?

F38 SWS is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 27 June 1989.

Is F38 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F38 SWS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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