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F305 DGC

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,260 mi
Last recorded60,260 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF305 DGC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,260 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,703 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on offside rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,001 miles

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

front tyres worn thin on inside and outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,289 miles

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,149 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,160 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 50,880 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

centre exhaust mounting poor

Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,972 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

considrable travel on hand brake lever

front subframe both front mountings poor

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,871 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 40,871 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,481 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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F305 DGC is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 F305 DGC, 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 F305 DGC registered?

F305 DGC is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 12 September 1988.

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