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F775 NUF

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,834 mi
Last recorded62,834 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF775 NUF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 62,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,809 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 62,809 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 62,391 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 61,946 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,856 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat loose

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,468 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 61,456 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

offside front wing too floor signs of rusting

play in lower column

incorrect wheel nut fitted too all wheels

Fail 9 Aug 2011 61,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

offside front suspension low

offside front wing too floor signs of rusting

play in lower column

Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower steering column bearing has slight play

throttle cable fraying

Fail 23 Aug 2010 61,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower steering column bearing has slight play

throttle cable fraying

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2009 59,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake fluid level indicator .terminal corroded away

offside front suspension low

wear in lower column bush

Fail 21 Aug 2008 58,640 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake fluid level indicator .terminal corroded away

offside front suspension low

wear in lower column bush

Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,906 miles

some play in lower steering column bush

Fail 22 Aug 2007 56,906 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some play in lower steering column bush

Pass 30 Aug 2006 54,964 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear valance rusting

steering column lower bush worn

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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F775 NUF is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F775 NUF, 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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F775 NUF is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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