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F673 BUJ

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,140 mi
Last recorded74,140 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF673 BUJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 74,140 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 74,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 73,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 73,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 73,612 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 73,392 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,201 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,049 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,906 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,640 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,449 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,250 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,154 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 71,977 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,823 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 71,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,424 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,565 miles

oil leak

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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F673 BUJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F673 BUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F673 BUJ registered?

F673 BUJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 25 August 1988.

Is F673 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F673 BUJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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