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F39 CFD

1988 Austin Mini Moke

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,502 mi
Last recorded1,502 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Moke10,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF39 CFD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Moke
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 1,502 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 1,501 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 1,464 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 1,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking from carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working on when on dip beam (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 20 May 2024 1,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 1,265 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 1,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 1,189 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both gaiters deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 1,189 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 1,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 9,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 989 miles

fluid on nearside handbrake linkage

Pass 6 Apr 2016 972 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 936 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 910 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 8,206 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s number plate lamp secondary bulb inop

Pass 16 Mar 2011 748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play to steering column top bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 622 miles

grease around both inner cv gaitors

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

wiper blades poor

Fail 1 Mar 2010 622 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

grease around both inner cv gaitors

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Feb 2009 505 miles

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

windscreen scratched

wiper blades poor

Fail 21 Feb 2009 505 miles

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

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

windscreen scratched

wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Feb 2008 5 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Moke?

Based on 1,496 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
148
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Stop lamp not working 40
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
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F39 CFD is a 1988 Austin Mini Moke in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Moke models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 10,819 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Moke fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F39 CFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Moke is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F39 CFD registered?

F39 CFD is a 1988 Austin Mini Moke, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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