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F177 MLR

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,185 mi
Last recorded62,185 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF177 MLR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 62,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak at front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket loose and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 62,123 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak at front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket loose and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,903 miles

Nearside Rear tyre near limit

Fail 16 Jun 2023 59,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached pear mounting bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre near limit

Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,604 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 58,592 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 57,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 57,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 55,452 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,962 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,750 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust clamp loose rear

Fail 16 Jun 2017 52,747 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

exhaust clamp loose rear

Pass 24 May 2016 52,401 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 51,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,064 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 47,061 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,921 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,591 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 44,591 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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F177 MLR is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F177 MLR, 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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F177 MLR is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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