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F721 RHD

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

99,060 mi
Last recorded99,060 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF721 RHD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 99,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 99,015 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 95,861 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 95,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,752 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 94,749 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 94,704 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 94,691 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear floor pan corrosion

Offside Front floor pan corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2019 94,296 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,067 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 9 Feb 2018 94,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch holed (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,865 miles

Decelerometer park brake efficiency just met requirements

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,383 miles

Decelerometer park brake efficiency only just met requirements

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,828 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 92,827 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,461 miles

park brake reading 16%

Fail 31 Jan 2014 92,461 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,904 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 91,897 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake vacuum to servo pipe rubing on bonnet stay (advised)

front and rear tyres foul arches under load

Pass 28 Jan 2012 91,272 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 90,115 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 89,012 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 85,210 miles

both n/s/r foot and hand brake efforts are low

Pass 23 Jun 2007 8,513 miles

vehicle totally restored

vehicle undersealed throughout

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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F721 RHD is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F721 RHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F721 RHD is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 19 August 1988.

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