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F902 SNH

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,863 mi
Last recorded10,863 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF902 SNH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 10,863 miles

Front coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to middle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 10,281 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 10,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 10,088 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 9,761 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 9,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 9,751 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 9,751 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2016 9,748 miles

Oil leak SUMP PLUG WASHER ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 9,735 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute HAZARD WARNING POSITION SUSPECT INCORRECT FLASHER UNIT FITTED (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak SUMP PLUG WASHER ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 9,731 miles

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2015 9,593 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 9,586 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 8,913 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 8,715 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 8,436 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 8,163 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 7,590 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 7,230 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 7,230 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 67,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 6,024 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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F902 SNH is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F902 SNH, 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 F902 SNH registered?

F902 SNH is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F902 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F902 SNH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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