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F407 YBG

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,365 mi
Last recorded29,365 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF407 YBG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 29,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 29,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 28,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Jun 2024 28,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 May 2023 27,721 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 27,532 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 27,404 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 27,321 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2016 27,308 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 27,292 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,187 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD 145 70 12

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,105 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 27,100 miles

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

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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F407 YBG 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 84.6%.

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 F407 YBG, 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 F407 YBG registered?

F407 YBG is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 11 October 1988.

Is F407 YBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F407 YBG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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