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F916 TBC

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,536 mi
Last recorded71,536 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Thirty58,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF916 TBC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 71,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 71,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 of at pipe joins (no corrosion) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2012 70,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,951 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 68,951 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2008 67,989 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 67,989 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 67,988 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil pressure switch not connected.

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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F916 TBC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F916 TBC, 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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F916 TBC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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