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1989 Austin MINI 1.3L Petrol · F355 BBD

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/01/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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F355 BBD Mileage History

  1. 27/01/202559,622 mi
  2. 23/01/202662,508 mi+2,886 mi
  3. 23/01/202662,508 mi

Average of roughly 2,920 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

F355 BBD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 23:38
MOT Analysis

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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