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F737 JMJ

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,504 mi
Last recorded53,504 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF737 JMJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,504 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 53,440 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 53,365 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 53,362 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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front floor pans have some corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,126 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 53,125 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,735 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

offside front bump stop missing/nearside deteriorated

offside front floor pan corroded

rear exhaust mounting(cotton reel) missing

Fail 6 Sep 2010 52,735 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

offside front bump stop missing/nearside deteriorated

offside front floor pan corroded

rear exhaust mounting(cotton reel) missing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,017 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,990 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s/f

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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F737 JMJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F737 JMJ, 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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F737 JMJ is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 8 September 1988.

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