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F960 GAM

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,775 mi
Last recorded65,775 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF960 GAM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 65,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 64,576 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 63,943 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 63,355 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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F960 GAM is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F960 GAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F960 GAM?

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What year was F960 GAM registered?

F960 GAM is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 21 October 1988.

Is F960 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F960 GAM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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