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F915 JGS

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,078 mi
Last recorded56,078 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF915 JGS
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,078 miles

corrosion forming on inner and outer sills. floor pan and chassis rails

Fail 24 Jun 2016 56,075 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe 2 patches (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

corrosion forming on inner and outer sills. floor pan and chassis rails

Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,244 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion forming on floor pans

corrosion forming on inner arches

Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,941 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,298 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,117 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

protective shrouds missing rear shocks

Fail 30 Nov 2010 36,117 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

protective shrouds missing rear shocks

Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,581 miles

rear shocks missing upper shrouds

under seal peeling in front wings and rear floor pan

Fail 3 Dec 2009 34,581 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear shocks missing upper shrouds

under seal peeling in front wings and rear floor pan

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,145 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 33,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,238 miles

poor rear brake balance. looses coolant past rad cap seal when hot, coolaqnt very rust stained

Fail 4 Dec 2006 29,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 23,811 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 23,737 miles

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

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

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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F915 JGS is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F915 JGS, 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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F915 JGS is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 7 September 1988.

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