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XOX 7J

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,227 mi
Last recorded87,227 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOX 7J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 87,227 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 61,447 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch, close to top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,178 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,026 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 60,026 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 59,647 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 59,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,556 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all welding repairs covered in sealer

Fail 11 Dec 2012 59,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,947 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 58,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 57,198 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 54,693 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,569 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 51,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 50,151 miles

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

some noise from n/s front wheelbearing

Fail 27 Dec 2007 50,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

some noise from n/s front wheelbearing

Fail 3 Jan 2007 42,918 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

some corrosion on rear floor

some corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,918 miles

some corrosion on rear floor

some corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 3 Jan 2007 42,900 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

some corrosion on rear floor

some corrosion on rear subframe

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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XOX 7J is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XOX 7J, 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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XOX 7J is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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