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F466 BEM

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,792 mi
Last recorded4,792 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF466 BEM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 4,792 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 4,731 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 4,731 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 4,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 4,290 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 4,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 4,046 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 3,996 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F466 BEM is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F466 BEM, 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 F466 BEM registered?

F466 BEM is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 11 July 1989.

Is F466 BEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F466 BEM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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