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F816 ROR

1989 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,830 mi
Last recorded48,830 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Designer62,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF816 ROR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,830 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 48,830 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,929 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear windscreen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 46,058 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 42,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 37,052 miles

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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F816 ROR is a 1989 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F816 ROR, 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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What year was F816 ROR registered?

F816 ROR is a 1989 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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