1989 Austin MINI 1.0L Petrol · F996 GFD
1989 Austin MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 87,538 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,538 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
F996 GFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 87,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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F996 GFD Mileage History
- 29/03/202285,981 mi
- 15/03/202386,504 mi+523 mi
- 18/03/202486,799 mi+295 mi
- 05/03/202586,974 mi+175 mi
- 18/03/202687,538 mi+564 mi
Average of roughly 392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F996 GFD 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 (F996 GFD) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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