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F442 WLJ

1989 Austin Mini Designer

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,619 mi
Last recorded49,619 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Designer62,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF442 WLJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,619 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

fresh under seal to under body

Fail 2 Aug 2013 49,614 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,470 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 47,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 47,464 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 47,464 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 423 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 423 miles

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

Nearside 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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F442 WLJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Designer in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Designer models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 62,468 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 Designer fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F442 WLJ, 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 37 years old, this Austin Mini Designer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F442 WLJ is a 1989 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 14 February 1989.

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