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F750 AFV

1989 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,210 mi
Last recorded69,210 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Designer62,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF750 AFV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,210 miles

both front top suspension joints has slight lift

Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,101 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 69,101 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,110 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 66,943 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 66,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,613 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt webbing has slight fraying

nearside front upper balljoint slight play

oil leak to engine

Fail 23 Oct 2013 62,535 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside front seatbelt webbing has slight fraying

nearside front upper balljoint slight play

oil leak to engine

Pass 8 Aug 2012 59,700 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 59,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,518 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 58,633 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,236 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,885 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 54,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2006 48,917 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 48,911 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F750 AFV is a 1989 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Designer models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 62,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F750 AFV, 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 37 years old, this Austin Mini Designer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F750 AFV is a 1989 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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