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F212 ADH

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,598 mi
Last recorded40,598 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 ADH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,598 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 40,593 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 39,672 miles

Nearside door step to sill(filler?!)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipe corroded!

oil leaks!

Fail 31 Dec 2015 39,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Statutory seat belt missing both sides (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside door step to sill(filler?!)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipe corroded!

oil leaks!

Fail 11 Dec 2015 39,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount un-bonded (7.1.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted arm going forwards (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 36,908 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,490 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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F212 ADH is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F212 ADH, 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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F212 ADH is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 26 August 1988.

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