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F945 DAT

1989 Austin Mini Designer

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,896 mi
Last recorded69,896 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Designer62,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF945 DAT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,896 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,934 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,895 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 65,887 miles

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

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,271 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 46,267 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 42,973 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 82,437 miles

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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F945 DAT is a 1989 Austin Mini Designer in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F945 DAT, 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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What year was F945 DAT registered?

F945 DAT is a 1989 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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