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F813 NLD

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,184 mi
Last recorded29,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF813 NLD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 29,184 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 27,345 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 27,345 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 9 May 2014 24,051 miles

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

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

no grill fitted

Fail 3 May 2014 24,049 miles

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

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

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

no grill fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,317 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 21,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2012 17,369 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 15,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 13,292 miles

no rear seat fitted

Pass 11 May 2009 10,928 miles

slight movement at front wheels

Pass 10 May 2008 9,934 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 9,934 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 9,491 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 7,079 miles

slight movement in o/s front wheel

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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F813 NLD is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F813 NLD, 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 F813 NLD registered?

F813 NLD is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 10 August 1988.

Is F813 NLD safe to buy?

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