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F247 EMW

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,530 mi
Last recorded25,530 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF247 EMW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 25,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 25,528 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 25,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 25,331 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 24,936 miles

n/s/r h/brake cable fraying

play in n/s/f bearing

Fail 20 Jul 2021 24,930 miles

Fuel hose leaking under tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r h/brake cable fraying

o/s rack boot badly perished

play in n/s/f bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2019 24,783 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 28 May 2019 24,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 24 May 2018 24,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 23,352 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 22,766 miles

NSR radius arm slightly insecure

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower mounts (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 May 2016 22,762 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

NSR radius arm slightly insecure

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower mounts (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 21,689 miles

Both front brake hoses fouling tie rods

Exhaust system fouling gearshift housing

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Slight play in water pump and bearing noisy

Fail 26 May 2015 21,683 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both front brake hoses fouling tie rods

Exhaust system fouling gearshift housing

Front and rear exhaust mountings insecure (nuts loose)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Slight play in water pump and bearing noisy

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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F247 EMW is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F247 EMW, 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 F247 EMW registered?

F247 EMW is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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