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F75 OCR

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,586 mi
Last recorded58,586 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF75 OCR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 58,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 58,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 57,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hoses in engine bay are deteriorated, replacement advised

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Wipers working on only one speed

Pass 9 Aug 2019 57,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,523 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 57,281 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,946 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 56,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,387 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,635 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,544 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,895 miles

Odometer rearing last year 52948.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,948 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 22,948 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,302 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,302 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,429 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,557 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,719 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 47,980 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 47,980 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 47,350 miles

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

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

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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F75 OCR is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F75 OCR, 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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F75 OCR is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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