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F502 HRG

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF502 HRG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,347 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 94,347 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 88,466 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 88,464 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

battery insecure

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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F502 HRG is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F502 HRG, 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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F502 HRG is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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