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F307 WVP

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,543 mi
Last recorded40,543 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF307 WVP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 40,543 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 24 May 2019 40,087 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 40,083 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill top (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner sills inside car (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind nearside front and rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

front panel corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 39,990 miles

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

n/s floor front

o.s floor centre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 39,752 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrsion n/s floor

Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,488 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,466 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

offside floor centre slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 38,177 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 35,634 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 35,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,723 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 34,715 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2007 32,548 miles

BOTH FRONT SUB FRAME FRONT MOUNTINGS STARTING TO SPLIT.SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREAS

Pass 14 Oct 2006 31,265 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 30,042 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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F307 WVP is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F307 WVP, 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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F307 WVP is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 6 August 1988.

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