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F996 GFG

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,829 mi
Last recorded36,829 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF996 GFG
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2018 36,822 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached nut missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Offside Front split pin missing on drive shaft

Pass 25 May 2017 67,289 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed rubbing in operation against suspension components (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2017 392,446 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed rubbing in operation against suspension components (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 36,117 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r radius arm bearing

Fail 13 May 2016 36,110 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r radius arm bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,047 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,753 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower 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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F996 GFG is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F996 GFG, 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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F996 GFG is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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