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F960 HFD

1989 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,208 mi
Last recorded88,208 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF960 HFD
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 87,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 86,661 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,138 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,069 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 85,069 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in o/s/f floorpan , and corrosion in both "A" post lower sections

slight movement of n/s outer C V gaiter

slight perishing of strg rack gaiters

Pass 10 Mar 2010 82,410 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 82,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 80,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2008 80,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 75,002 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 74,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 62,462 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 62,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F960 HFD is a 1989 Austin Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F960 HFD, 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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F960 HFD is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F960 HFD safe to buy?

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