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A11 FSR

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

48,906 mi
Last recorded48,906 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 FSR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 48,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 47,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,373 miles

all four tyre's has small cracks in them

Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,299 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 47,299 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 47,037 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,934 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 46,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,511 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 46,511 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,615 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,107 miles

n/s sill has corrision

Fail 11 Aug 2014 45,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s sill has corrision

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,862 miles

n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking

n/s and o/s rack gatiors cracking

n/s front sill has corrision

Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,980 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front bottom ball joint has play

n/s and o/s front brake hoses cracking

n/s and o/s rack gatiors cracking

n/s front sill has corrision

Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,544 miles

n/s and o/s rack gatiors cracking

n/s and o/s top and bottom ball joints has play

n/s front sill has corrision

o/s a nd n/s front brake hoses cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2012 44,544 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

n/s and o/s rack gatiors cracking

n/s and o/s top and bottom ball joints has play

n/s front sill has corrision

o/s a nd n/s front brake hoses cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,224 miles

cv boots slight week from ties

head lights slightly dull

n/s and o/s top and bottom ball joints have slight play

rear sub frame as corroion

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,808 miles

corrision on rear subframe

head lamps are dull

n/s and o/s front cv boots slight leak of grease

n/s and o/s front lower ball joints has play

n/s front track rod end has play

o/s front top ball joint has play

play in steering

Fail 20 Aug 2010 43,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrision on rear subframe

head lamps are dull

n/s and o/s front cv boots slight leak of grease

n/s and o/s front lower ball joints has play

n/s front track rod end has play

o/s front top ball joint has play

play in steering

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,230 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,604 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,963 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 41,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,407 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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A11 FSR is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 FSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 FSR registered?

A11 FSR is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is A11 FSR safe to buy?

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