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F124 KOO

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,748 mi
Last recorded62,748 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 KOO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 62,748 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 61,759 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 60,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 59,628 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 57,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 55,952 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 54,281 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 54,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,992 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 52,992 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,275 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 51,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,544 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,536 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,337 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,418 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 45,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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F124 KOO is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F124 KOO, 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 F124 KOO registered?

F124 KOO is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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