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F828 NLF

1989 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,842 mi
Last recorded60,842 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF828 NLF
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 60,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 60,838 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,736 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,922 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,719 miles

Boot floor above rear subframe mounts corroded

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear valance panel corroded

Fail 29 May 2007 57,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2007 57,657 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 57,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion front offside inner arch

slight buckle on front brake discs

Pass 3 May 2006 56,875 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 56,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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F828 NLF is a 1989 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F828 NLF, 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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What year was F828 NLF registered?

F828 NLF is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F828 NLF safe to buy?

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