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F849 JFK

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,088 mi
Last recorded63,088 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF849 JFK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 63,088 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 63,088 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 62,202 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 60,416 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 58,728 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 58,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch / on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,236 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 57,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,111 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,386 miles

Ball joints, split in gaiters.

Corrosion to floors/sills.

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 55,386 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joints, split in gaiters.

Corrosion to floors/sills.

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,027 miles

Corrosion to floors and sills.

Corrosion to front and rear valances.

Corrosion to rear sub-frame and mounting areas.

Front ball joints, gaiters split.

Offside drive-shaft, clip missing from outer gaiter.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 55,025 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion to floors and sills.

Corrosion to front and rear valances.

Corrosion to rear sub-frame and mounting areas.

Front ball joints, gaiters split.

Offside drive-shaft, clip missing from outer gaiter.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,084 miles

ball joint gaitors splitting.

clip loose on offside driveshaft,outer boot.

corrosion to rear sub-frame.

deterioration to front tie-bar bushes.

offside rear fog lamp not working.

play in nearside driveshaft,inner joint.

play in offside rear radius arm.

slight damage to offside front tie-bar.

suspension points need greasing.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 54,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

ball joint gaitors splitting.

clip loose on offside driveshaft,outer boot.

corrosion to rear sub-frame.

deterioration to front tie-bar bushes.

offside rear fog lamp not working.

play in nearside driveshaft,inner joint.

play in offside rear radius arm.

slight damage to offside front tie-bar.

suspension points need greasing.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,559 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,558 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,543 miles

Both headlamp beam pattern is poor

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s trackrod has play.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both headlamp beam pattern is poor

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s trackrod has play.

o/s/r tyre is catching on the wheel arch.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,527 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 52,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2005

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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F849 JFK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 F849 JFK, 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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F849 JFK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 17 July 1989.

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