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F540 LSR

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

84,008 mi
Last recorded84,008 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 LSR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2020 84,008 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2010 83,904 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2010 83,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2007 78,831 miles

battery box corroded and split

Fail 11 Oct 2007 78,830 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

battery box corroded and split

Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,352 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 71,352 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 71,271 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

There is no reserve travel on the offside operating lever of the hand brake.

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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F540 LSR is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 F540 LSR, 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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F540 LSR is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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