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F707 OPX

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,512 mi
Last recorded98,512 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF707 OPX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 98,512 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 98,398 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 97,203 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit battrey live feed wire (4.11 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 95,716 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,715 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,069 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 94,499 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension rubber bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 94,220 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 94,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 94,051 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,024 miles

Offside Front bumpstop missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 94,024 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front bumpstop missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,944 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 93,944 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 93,899 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wipers poor cleaning

Pass 13 Jun 2014 93,200 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 87,800 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 87,799 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2010 81,743 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 81,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 71,960 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 71,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2008 62,372 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 58,769 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,243 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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F707 OPX is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 F707 OPX, 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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F707 OPX is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 23 September 1988.

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