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F735 MPD

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,396 mi
Last recorded99,396 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF735 MPD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,396 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 99,343 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2023 98,626 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 98,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 98,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 93,442 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,927 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 89,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 89,141 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,871 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 88,859 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 88,854 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 86,955 miles

chips in screen

play in nearside front wheelbearing

rear subframe corroded

rear tyres are perishing and starting to get low

various corrosion every where

Fail 3 Oct 2007 86,955 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chips in screen

play in nearside front wheelbearing

rear subframe corroded

rear tyres are perishing and starting to get low

various corrosion every where

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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F735 MPD is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F735 MPD, 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 F735 MPD registered?

F735 MPD is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F735 MPD safe to buy?

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