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F559 TCK

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,931 mi
Last recorded34,931 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF559 TCK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 34,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 33,988 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 33,469 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2023 33,120 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 31,968 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,719 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 31,719 miles

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

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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F559 TCK is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F559 TCK, 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 F559 TCK registered?

F559 TCK is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 17 August 1988.

Is F559 TCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F559 TCK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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