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F106 HVL

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,605 mi
Last recorded74,605 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF106 HVL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 74,605 miles

advise : front exhaust flexi pipe slightly leaking

Pass 1 May 2018 74,436 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 74,397 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 42,509 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 42,509 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 74,233 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 74,075 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 74,075 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,707 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 73,680 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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F106 HVL is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F106 HVL, 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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What year was F106 HVL registered?

F106 HVL is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F106 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F106 HVL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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