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F504 RPD

1989 Austin Mini

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

9,821 mi
Last recorded9,821 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF504 RPD
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 9,821 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 9,637 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 9,596 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 9,485 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 9,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 9,142 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 9,142 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 8,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight from gear linkage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 8,534 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight from gear linkage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 8,232 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 8,068 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 7,860 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 7,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 7,633 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 7,633 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 7,242 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 7,234 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 7,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 6,964 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 6,955 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 6,948 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 6,904 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 6,904 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 6,812 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 6,812 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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F504 RPD is a 1989 Austin Mini in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F504 RPD, 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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F504 RPD is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F504 RPD safe to buy?

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