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F768 BWE

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,527 mi
Last recorded72,527 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF768 BWE
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 72,527 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2019 72,740 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2019 72,740 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2013 7,809 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 78,090 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 7,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 7,809 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 7,809 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 7,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 7,809 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 7,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,808 miles

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

Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 7,800 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 5,475 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 5,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front bearing as slight play

nearside rear tyre crack on sidewall

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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F768 BWE is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 F768 BWE, 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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F768 BWE is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 11 August 1988.

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