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F440 YFK

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,700 mi
Last recorded73,700 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF440 YFK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 73,700 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 73,697 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 73,555 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 73,555 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 73,218 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 73,218 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,272 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 72,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 71,851 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 70,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 36,136 miles

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

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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F440 YFK is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F440 YFK, 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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What year was F440 YFK registered?

F440 YFK is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F440 YFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F440 YFK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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