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F909 NPC

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,122 mi
Last recorded61,122 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF909 NPC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 61,122 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 61,122 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached rear mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached rear mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,840 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 60,540 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,438 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 60,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,405 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 59,915 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 59,909 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 59,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 59,908 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 59,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,907 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 59,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 59,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,751 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 59,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 May 2014 59,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 59,273 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 58,289 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,261 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,736 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,735 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

body starting to corrode moreso on front jacking points

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,371 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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F909 NPC is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F909 NPC, 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 F909 NPC registered?

F909 NPC is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is F909 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F909 NPC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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