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F451 ATG

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,516 mi
Last recorded106,516 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF451 ATG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 106,516 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 93,627 miles

underneath of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 15 May 2008 91,262 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 91,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 89,425 miles

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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F451 ATG is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F451 ATG, 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 F451 ATG registered?

F451 ATG is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F451 ATG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F451 ATG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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