1989 Austin MINI 1.0L Petrol · F514 BCP
1989 Austin MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 8,181 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F514 BCP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 8,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F514 BCP 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 (F514 BCP) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
F514 BCP Mileage History
- 05/06/202497,565 mi
- 19/06/20254,607 mi-92,958 mi
- 02/07/20254,609 mi+2 mi
- 11/08/20268,181 mi+3,572 mi
Average of roughly -40,963 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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