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F963 OHV

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 OHV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 89,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,951 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,985 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 88,983 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2016 88,798 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 88,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 88,252 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 87,992 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 1 May 2012 87,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 86,631 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 86,629 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 78,546 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,420 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 69,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F963 OHV is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F963 OHV, 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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F963 OHV is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 14 September 1988.

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