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F859 EBW

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,830 mi
Last recorded12,830 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF859 EBW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 12,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 12,729 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 12,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 12,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 12,450 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,109 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,056 miles

Misting of fluid around sump

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside part of front lower subframe has light corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2011 12,056 miles

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

Misting of fluid around sump

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside part of front lower subframe has light corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 11,928 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,706 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 11,541 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 11,217 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 11,217 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F859 EBW is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F859 EBW, 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 F859 EBW registered?

F859 EBW is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F859 EBW safe to buy?

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