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F309 JNK

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,219 mi
Last recorded68,219 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF309 JNK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,219 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 68,219 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 67,841 miles

engine gearbox inner cv boots covered in oil

vehicle fully under sealed

Fail 14 May 2019 67,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine gearbox inner cv boots covered in oil

vehicle fully under sealed

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,730 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,624 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,428 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 65,505 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,879 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 1,796 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 1,796 miles

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

exhaust knocking on rear subframe

o/s/front seat bracket loose

Fail 4 Nov 2005 1,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside sill becoming corroded

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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F309 JNK is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F309 JNK, 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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F309 JNK is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 26 September 1988.

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