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F58 GRC

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,643 mi
Last recorded89,643 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF58 GRC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 89,643 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 89,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 889,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,492 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 88,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F58 GRC is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F58 GRC, 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 F58 GRC registered?

F58 GRC is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is F58 GRC safe to buy?

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