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F331 CGT

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,445 mi
Last recorded71,445 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF331 CGT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 71,153 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 70,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 69,808 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 69,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,705 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,405 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 68,323 miles

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch.

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

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

Slight damage to front registration plate.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,924 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Slight corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 21 Mar 2009 67,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 29 Mar 2008 67,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 67,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,544 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 67,259 miles

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

forward off side outer sill starting to rust

off side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2006 67,259 miles

forward off side outer sill starting to rust

off side rear tyre starting to perish

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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F331 CGT is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F331 CGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F331 CGT registered?

F331 CGT is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F331 CGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F331 CGT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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