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F142 AWD

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,236 mi
Last recorded53,236 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF142 AWD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 53,236 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 52,983 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 52,964 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 52,056 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,161 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 49,884 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 49,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 49,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation seized (1.1.15 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,610 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 49,598 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,226 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,090 miles

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mms n/s/f tyre on 2mms. front reg plate damaged.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 48,424 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front reg plate cracked. o/s/f tyre on 2mms.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,682 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 45,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 44,084 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 44,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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F142 AWD is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F142 AWD, 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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F142 AWD is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 8 September 1988.

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