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F587 LAR

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,318 mi
Last recorded24,318 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF587 LAR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,198 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,490 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,215 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,911 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 22,658 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,473 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 21,109 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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F587 LAR is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F587 LAR, 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 F587 LAR registered?

F587 LAR is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 2 September 1988.

Is F587 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F587 LAR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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