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F866 JGU

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,722 mi
Last recorded50,722 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF866 JGU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 50,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 50,616 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 50,615 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe lock nut missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,541 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 50,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both Front (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,021 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Fail 20 Sep 2016 50,020 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective TWISTED (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective TWISTED (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Pass 10 Oct 2015 48,184 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,016 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 54,014 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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F866 JGU is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F866 JGU, 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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F866 JGU is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 16 August 1988.

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