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F855 TCF

1989 Austin Mini

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

29,265 mi
Last recorded29,265 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF855 TCF
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 29,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 28,909 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 28,606 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 28,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 28,106 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 28,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 27,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 27,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,429 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 24,319 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,838 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 5 Apr 2016 22,866 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,394 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 21,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 20,556 miles

very slight play in nearside front suspension arm ball joints

Fail 30 May 2014 20,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

very slight play in nearside front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 28 May 2013 18,833 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 18,351 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,351 miles

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,631 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 14,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,541 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,512 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Nov 2006 14,086 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 14,086 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 13,422 miles

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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F855 TCF is a 1989 Austin Mini in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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 F855 TCF, 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 F855 TCF registered?

F855 TCF is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 3 July 1989.

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