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F279 CKR

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,370 mi
Last recorded48,370 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF279 CKR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,370 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 47,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 46,509 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,663 miles

All four tyres perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 49,621 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2015 47,173 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,625 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2010 44,530 miles

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 May 2010 44,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion to offside outer sill

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2010 44,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to rear subframe

fuel cap seal perished

heavy corrocion to both front floors outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to outer sills

heavy corrosion to rear valance

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 3 Dec 2008 42,878 miles

Lights do not work woyhout ignition

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column lower bush has slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2008 42,877 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lights do not work woyhout ignition

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column lower bush has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,606 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to rear subframe

damage and corrosion to nearside front wing

hazard warning lights flash fast

indicators flash slow

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake application uneven

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2007 36,604 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to bulkhead

corrosion to rear subframe

damage and corrosion to nearside front wing

hazard warning lights flash fast

indicators flash slow

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake application uneven

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,048 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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F279 CKR is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Orange with a 1,275cc 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 F279 CKR, 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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F279 CKR is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 22 August 1988.

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