1989 Austin MINI Thirty 1.0L Petrol · TOF 8S
1989 Austin MINI Thirty (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1989. Recorded mileage 937 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI THIRTY
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 937 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
TOF 8S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2019
- 937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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TOF 8S Mileage History
- 08/12/200690,272 mi
- 10/09/2018861 mi-89,411 mi
- 12/09/2018863 mi+2 mi
- 17/09/2019937 mi+74 mi
- 17/09/2019937 mi
Average of roughly -6,993 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
TOF 8S 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 Thirty (TOF 8S) between December 2006 and September 2019.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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