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G885 NFK

1989 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,564 mi
Last recorded74,564 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG885 NFK
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 74,564 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 74,384 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,812 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,655 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 72,367 miles

All wheels protruding wheel arches

Pass 5 May 2016 71,962 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 71,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,885 miles

Nearside rear radius arm slightly stiff

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,602 miles

Nearside rear radius arm stiff.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 71,436 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear radius arm stiff.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 68,752 miles

Bonnet safety catch missing.

Nearside rear radius arm stiff.

Some corrosion to rear panel corners.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 68,752 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bonnet safety catch missing.

Nearside rear radius arm stiff.

Some corrosion to rear panel corners.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,983 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 67,981 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 65,436 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 65,436 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 63,079 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 63,066 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,070 miles

off side front tyre and near side rear tyre worn on inner edges

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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G885 NFK is a 1989 Austin Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G885 NFK, 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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G885 NFK is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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