1989 Austin MINI 1.0L Petrol · PXI 2531
1989 Austin MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 37,046 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Carlisle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 998cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
PXI 2531 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 37,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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PXI 2531 Mileage History
- 07/07/202236,963 mi
- 31/07/202336,966 mi+3 mi
- 27/08/202537,046 mi+80 mi
- 02/09/202537,046 mi
Average of roughly 26 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PXI 2531 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini (PXI 2531) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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