MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,406 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn slightly
front ns os subframe mountings have slight wear
rear fuel filter has no clips on pipe
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
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 tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn slightly
front ns os subframe mountings have slight wear
rear fuel filter has no clips on pipe
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?
Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F957 DMB is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F957 DMB, 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 F957 DMB registered?
F957 DMB is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 26 August 1988.
Is F957 DMB safe to buy?
The MOT history for F957 DMB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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