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F921 TWP

1989 Austin Mini Designer

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,453 mi
Last recorded78,453 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Designer62,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF921 TWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,453 miles

Front suspension top arm inner joint gaiters adfift both sides of vehicle

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 78,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front suspension top arm inner joint gaiters adfift both sides of vehicle

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

Nearside front brake pads worn thin

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,695 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,695 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre worn both edges

Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,999 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 85,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Both front brakes binding on slightly

Emissions hydocarbon content high on idle

Nearside front brake disc inner face reducing with rust and back plate missing

Nearside rear foot brake effort lags

Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,145 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 68,138 miles

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

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

Battery box at rear corroded underneath car

Both front sub-frame rear mounts perishing

Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape slightly

Rear sub-frame corroded both sides

Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,480 miles

rear battery holder corroding ,and rear subframe corroding.

Fail 21 Oct 2006 62,455 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Battery tray in boot floor heavily corroded

Front brake pads worn very low

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
Steering rack gaiter split 383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 324
fog lamp not working 268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 263
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F921 TWP is a 1989 Austin Mini Designer in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Designer models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 62,468 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 Designer fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F921 TWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Designer typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Designer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F921 TWP is a 1989 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 13 February 1989.

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