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YDZ 6878

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 6878
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025
Fail 1 Oct 2025

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024
Fail 5 Apr 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022
Pass 16 Oct 2021 16,036 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 16,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 15,995 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 15,442 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 13,698 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 12,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2015

vehicle modified

Pass 29 Oct 2014

nearside rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 26 Oct 2013 7,509 miles

nearside front outer cv boot slight pin hole

nearside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode along the inner lip

offside rear floor area close to rear subframe mount starting to corrode

offside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2012 4,935 miles

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

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2011 3,085 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear sub frame rusty

very little travel in suspension

Fail 15 Oct 2011 3,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2010 59,052 miles

Co emissions very low, 0.10%

Non standard exhaust fitted which is louder than normal but, in my opinion, still acceptable

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake cables resting on exhaust

Fail 8 Oct 2010 59,020 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Cable cables resting on exhaust

Co emissions very low, 0.10%

Non standard exhaust fitted which is louder than normal but, in my opinion, still acceptable

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,335 miles

Co emissions very low 0.15% I'd recommend this is adjusted.

Imbalance on rear footbrake, 39%

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

Non standard exhaust fitted, louder than normal but, in my opinion, still acceptable

Fail 30 Oct 2009 55,324 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Movement in steering column

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Non standard exhaust fitted, louder than normal but, in my opinion, still acceptable

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 55,284 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 55,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 44,914 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 44,912 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,124 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 40,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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YDZ 6878 is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YDZ 6878, 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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YDZ 6878 is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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