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F770 BEY

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

22,426 mi
Last recorded22,426 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF770 BEY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 22,426 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 22,384 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 22,338 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 22,205 miles

Boot floor has been repaired

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just passable at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 21,977 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 21,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 21,415 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 21,317 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 62,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the drum (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front suspension knuckle joint dust cover split

Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,770 miles

Emissions not tested run out of fuel (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the drum (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front suspension knuckle joint dust cover split

Pass 29 Aug 2015 62,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wheel alignment out

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2015 62,770 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wheel alignment out

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 62,765 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

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

front wheels pointing in different directions

Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,979 miles

Rear brake performance just within limits.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,460 miles

Engine oil pressure light not working

Light switch fitted upside down

No headlight flash on steering column stalk switch

No spare wheel in car

Fail 5 Oct 2011 67,460 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine oil pressure light not working

Light switch fitted upside down

No headlight flash on steering column stalk switch

No spare wheel in car

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,856 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 66,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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F770 BEY is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 F770 BEY, 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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F770 BEY is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 2 August 1988.

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