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F999 JTM

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,435 mi
Last recorded44,435 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF999 JTM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 44,435 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front floor to sill becoming weak with corrosion

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front floor to sill becoming weak with corrosion

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 44,334 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor to sill becoming a bit weak with corrosion

Offside Front Floor to sill becoming a bit weak with corrosion

Offside Front Outer C/V boot has a slight seepage of grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 44,154 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,625 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 42,804 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 42,771 miles

Brake performance not tested no readouts for rear brakes so couldn't continue with RBT (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,517 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 41,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose adjustment lock nut (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose adjustment lock nut (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

parking brake cable rubbing floor near lever end

Fail 9 May 2008 41,492 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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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F999 JTM is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F999 JTM, 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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F999 JTM is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 26 August 1988.

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