1989 Austin MINI 1.3L Petrol · F355 BBD
1989 Austin MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1989. Recorded mileage 62,508 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1275cc
F355 BBD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 62,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F355 BBD Mileage History
- 27/01/202559,622 mi
- 23/01/202662,508 mi+2,886 mi
- 23/01/202662,508 mi
Average of roughly 2,920 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F355 BBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini (F355 BBD) between January 2025 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 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: Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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