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F940 SUU

1989 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,889 mi
Last recorded67,889 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF940 SUU
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Aug 2024 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension cone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension cone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit modified so the suspension is inoperative bonded spring (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached radius arm knuckle joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal n/s o/s front of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,145 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,094 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 64,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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 23 Jan 2009 52,645 miles

oil leak from drive seals

Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,202 miles

Oil leak

Some corrosion starting to show itself near to nearside floor area.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 48,893 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Some corrosion starting to show itself near to nearside floor area.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,742 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 44,740 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2005 37,231 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 37,229 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sills holed near both front seat fixings

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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F940 SUU is a 1989 Austin Mini in Green with a 986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F940 SUU, 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 F940 SUU registered?

F940 SUU is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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