MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Clutch end engine mounting loose
NSR close to limit on outer edge
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?
Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F456 MPG is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 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 F456 MPG, 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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F456 MPG is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 28 August 1988.
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