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F239 RRN

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,496 mi
Last recorded21,496 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF239 RRN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 21,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracked/split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracked/split (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 21,494 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracked/split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly cracked/split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,323 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,289 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,159 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,973 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,844 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,525 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 20,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 20,136 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,917 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 19,917 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,653 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,466 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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F239 RRN is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F239 RRN, 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 F239 RRN registered?

F239 RRN is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F239 RRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F239 RRN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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