MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
extensive surface corrosion throughout vehicle !!!!!!
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?
Based on 12,035 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F840 SPC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 F840 SPC, 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 F840 SPC registered?
F840 SPC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 23 June 1989.
Is F840 SPC safe to buy?
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