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F739 DUE

1989 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,480 mi
Last recorded84,480 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Designer62,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF739 DUE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 84,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 83,112 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 81,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 79,717 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 78,818 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 76,028 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 73,559 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 70,416 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,761 miles

imbalance parking brake

Fail 10 Feb 2016 67,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.75 % (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tear drop bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

imbalance parking brake

Pass 14 Feb 2015 64,206 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to run off on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 59,554 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,461 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,386 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,634 miles

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
Steering rack gaiter split 383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 324
fog lamp not working 268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 263
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F739 DUE is a 1989 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Designer models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 62,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Designer fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F739 DUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Designer typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Designer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F739 DUE registered?

F739 DUE is a 1989 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 19 January 1989.

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