1989 Austin MINI Designer 1.0L Petrol · E17 NAP
1989 Austin MINI Designer (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07/01/1989. Recorded mileage 68,994 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI DESIGNER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 998cc
E17 NAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2025
- 68,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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E17 NAP Mileage History
- 22/10/202168,807 mi
- 28/10/202168,826 mi+19 mi
- 14/11/202268,889 mi+63 mi
- 08/01/202568,994 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 58 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E17 NAP 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 Designer (E17 NAP) between October 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 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: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner most joint (5.3.4”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner most joint (5.3.4 ”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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