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F759 FFC

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,242 mi
Last recorded52,242 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF759 FFC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 52,242 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 52,142 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 52,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 51,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 51,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,506 miles

sevice brake requirements just met

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,419 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,279 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,964 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,787 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,539 miles

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

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

engine leaking oil from somewhere.

front brake discs showing signs wear and corrosion.

hand brake could do with some adjustment.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 49,539 miles

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

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

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

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

engine leaking oil from somewhere.

front brake discs showing signs wear and corrosion.

hand brake could do with some adjustment.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,958 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,491 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,541 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,415 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 8,253 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 8,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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F759 FFC is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F759 FFC, 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 F759 FFC registered?

F759 FFC is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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