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B16 ERA

1989 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,772 mi
Last recorded78,772 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini52,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ERA
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in rear radius arms

Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,203 miles

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

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

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

play rear radius arm bushes

Pass 21 Feb 2024 77,542 miles

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

play in rear radius arms

slight leak n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

slight leak from n/s/f outer cv boot

slight movement rear radius arms have been greased since test

Fail 17 Jun 2022 77,443 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

slight leak from n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r brake performance low

play in rear radius arms

slight smear on wipers

Pass 20 Jul 2018 76,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

play in rear radius arm bushes

smear on wipers

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight smear on wipers

Pass 14 May 2016 76,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 75,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 74,449 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 74,447 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

horn poor

Pass 21 Nov 2009 73,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 72,991 miles

slight bind on o/s/f brake

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 72,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight bind on o/s/f brake

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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B16 ERA is a 1989 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 ERA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B16 ERA is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 21 October 1989.

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