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F157 ODX

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,536 mi
Last recorded66,536 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 ODX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 66,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear floor pans in corners (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 64,222 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,890 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 63,371 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,613 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 60,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 60,158 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 58,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

hole in o/s inner arch around door hindges

o/s/f wheel arch broken

oil leval low

slight play in all ball joints

Fail 26 Jun 2014 58,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

hole in o/s inner arch around door hindges

o/s/f wheel arch broken

oil leval low

slight play in all ball joints

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,352 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 55,352 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken

possible brake fluid leak at offside front flexi

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,452 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front inner rack end

Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,452 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front inner rack end

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,068 miles

Crack in windscreen

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

horn switch faulty

Fail 14 Jun 2010 52,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Crack in windscreen

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

horn switch faulty

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,263 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,829 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,968 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 49,130 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,822 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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F157 ODX is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F157 ODX, 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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F157 ODX is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 16 September 1988.

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