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F463 TTP

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,432 mi
Last recorded41,432 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF463 TTP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 41,432 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 40,876 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 11 Apr 2025 40,876 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 40,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 40,514 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 40,511 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 40,501 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 403,106 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 403,106 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated lower sill holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 40,032 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 40,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 39,855 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 39,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 39,206 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,131 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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F463 TTP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F463 TTP, 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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F463 TTP is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 5 July 1989.

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