1989 Austin MINI 1.0L Petrol · F892 DWU
1989 Austin MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1989. Recorded mileage 36,358 miles. MOT valid until 10/07/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,358 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
F892 DWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 36,358 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: Good
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F892 DWU Mileage History
- 15/06/202335,835 mi
- 15/06/202335,835 mi
- 02/07/202435,987 mi+152 mi
- 01/07/202536,258 mi+271 mi
- 25/06/202636,358 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F892 DWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Austin Mini (F892 DWU) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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