MOT Status
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54,957 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer outer cv boot slightly loose. still secure
Offside Front Outer outer cv boot slightly loose. still secure
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside door step corroded/holed
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside door step corroded/holed
All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
front bumper loose but not insecure
nearside door step corroded/holed at front
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?
Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F588 MPF is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 F588 MPF, 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 F588 MPF registered?
F588 MPF is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F588 MPF safe to buy?
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