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F624 VEJ

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

76,256 mi
Last recorded76,256 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF624 VEJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 76,256 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 76,253 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 76,009 miles

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Feb 2024 74,511 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under body undersealed

Fail 8 May 2015 55,622 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 54,301 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

boot floor has excesive corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,199 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,830 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 50,828 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 48,453 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 May 2010 48,453 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 45,435 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe repaired, unable to see all welds

rust on rear subframe but not conciderred exessive

Fail 15 May 2009 45,420 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe repaired, unable to see all welds

rust on rear subframe but not conciderred exessive

Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,490 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 76,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,924 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 74,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 73,114 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 73,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

ADVISE N/S OUTER SILL STARTING TO CORROD

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT

ADVISE REAR SUBFRAME CORODED NOT EXCESIVELY

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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F624 VEJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 F624 VEJ, 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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F624 VEJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 16 September 1988.

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