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F56 SYE

1989 Austin Mini Moke

Red Petrol 850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,348 mi
Last recorded96,348 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Moke37,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 SYE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Moke
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine850cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 96,348 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 96,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 96,338 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,326 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 96,316 miles

Exhaust system insecure front down pipe section mounting bolt missing! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) 20mm free play (2.3 (a) (i))

Not able to check rear wheel bearings as the tyres lock against the rear sub-frame when jacked! 12" wheels fitted as apposed to 10" standard size! This will need to be rectified for retest!

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine / gearbox "A" series (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light is inoperative!

Pass 11 Jun 2021 96,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

signs of oil leak engine area

Pass 26 Jun 2020 96,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2020 96,184 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,141 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 96,141 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,078 miles

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 1 Mar 2011 96,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,671 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2009 95,666 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2007 95,323 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 95,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 95,121 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 95,108 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Moke?

Based on 1,496 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
148
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Stop lamp not working 40
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
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F56 SYE is a 1989 Austin Mini Moke in Red with a 850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Moke models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 37,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Moke fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F56 SYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Moke is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F56 SYE registered?

F56 SYE is a 1989 Austin Mini Moke, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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