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F58 XOB

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,703 mi
Last recorded42,703 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF58 XOB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,703 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,724 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 38,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 XOB is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F58 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

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

Is F58 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F58 XOB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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