MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,185 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear tyre near limit
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
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended stalk (7.1.2 (d))
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))
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))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
exhaust clamp loose rear
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
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
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.
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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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