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F169 XOB

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,128 mi
Last recorded73,128 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF169 XOB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,128 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 73,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Sep 2008 68,733 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 62,925 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 56,535 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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F169 XOB is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F169 XOB, 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 F169 XOB registered?

F169 XOB is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F169 XOB safe to buy?

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