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F100 GWL

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

88,626 mi
Last recorded88,626 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 GWL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,626 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear worse ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 88,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear worse ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,506 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 88,468 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,379 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 87,379 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush has play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 85,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush has play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,374 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,288 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 73,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,776 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 71,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,010 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,998 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 68,998 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

25% lower effort from nearside parking brake

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

minnor engine coolant seep from heater valve at cylinder head

offside front wheel arch flair trim insecure

wiper blade efectivness unknown due to washer jet problem. ensure wipers work efectivley for retest

wiper blades do not auto park out of view

Fail 23 Aug 2011 68,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 68,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,727 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,408 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,714 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,571 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
Steering rack gaiter split 383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 324
fog lamp not working 268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 263
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F100 GWL is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Designer models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 60,618 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 Designer fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F100 GWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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F100 GWL is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 21 October 1988.

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