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F68 HGY

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,721 mi
Last recorded44,721 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF68 HGY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 44,721 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 44,719 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 44,077 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 44,077 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 43,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,441 miles

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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F68 HGY is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F68 HGY, 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 F68 HGY registered?

F68 HGY is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F68 HGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F68 HGY shows 6 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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