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F789 KAO

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,730 mi
Last recorded72,730 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF789 KAO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 May 2008 72,730 miles

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

Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

body work in very poor condition

Pass 9 May 2007 72,223 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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F789 KAO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F789 KAO, 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 F789 KAO registered?

F789 KAO is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 24 June 1989.

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