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F618 MPJ

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,673 mi
Last recorded70,673 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF618 MPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 70,673 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,619 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,676 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,025 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 63,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,881 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 57,249 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,709 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 54,248 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 54,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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F618 MPJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F618 MPJ, 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 F618 MPJ registered?

F618 MPJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F618 MPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F618 MPJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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