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F622 NRY

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,420 mi
Last recorded86,420 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF622 NRY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 86,420 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 85,272 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 81,003 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 79,369 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,910 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 77,906 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,686 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel cap seal perishing

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,160 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,976 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 65,947 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,871 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 9,866 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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.

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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F622 NRY is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F622 NRY, 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 F622 NRY registered?

F622 NRY is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 20 September 1988.

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