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F502 LRX

1988 Austin Mini Designer

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,980 mi
Last recorded14,980 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF502 LRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 14,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 14,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 14,261 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 14,083 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 12,021 miles

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2018 12,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blade in poor condition (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2015 11,702 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S indicators working - but flashing slowly. Hazards fine.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe starting to show corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Slight play on steering wheel mounting boss - fixings tight.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 11,220 miles

slight play in steering wheel boss

Pass 8 Aug 2013 8,152 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 6,097 miles

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

slight chafing on lock to lock from offside front brake hose

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 21 Dec 2009 2,684 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 46,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,184 miles

Coolant leaking from radiator/bottom hoses area

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,573 miles

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

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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F502 LRX is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F502 LRX, 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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What year was F502 LRX registered?

F502 LRX is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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