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F524 FFC

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,528 mi
Last recorded11,528 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF524 FFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 11,528 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 11,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 11,377 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 11,146 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 6,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 6,798 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 6,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 6,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 6,701 miles

rear foot brake effort slightly low

Pass 9 Aug 2016 6,670 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 6,630 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 6,592 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 6,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 6,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 6,523 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 6,517 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 6,471 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 6,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 6,396 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 6,396 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 6,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 6,212 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 6,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 6,025 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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F524 FFC is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F524 FFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F524 FFC registered?

F524 FFC is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 7 September 1988.

Is F524 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F524 FFC shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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