MOT Status
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78,272 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside B pillar corroded but no passenger seat or belt fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play only when in jacked position (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement only when in jacked position (5.3.4 (a) (i))
body shell in poor condition showing various signs of corrosion and repairs
drivers seat mounting weak but holds upright position
vehicle tested with only one seat and belt fitted
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside B pillar corroded but no passenger seat or belt fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play only when in jacked position (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement only when in jacked position (5.3.4 (a) (i))
body shell in poor condition showing various signs of corrosion and repairs
drivers seat mounting weak but holds upright position
vehicle tested with only one seat and belt fitted
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing to excess (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint/manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel (sub-frame mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (with hazards switch) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working ( with hazard switch) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch( sub-frame) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (with hazard switch) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing lamp cover missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working ( with hazard switch) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (sub-frame) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing lamp covers missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
wiper motor self park not working
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside drivers door skin detached at bottom from door frame
Rear suspension sub-frame showing signs of corrosion
body shell in poor condition corrosion to roof/rail/ window apertures/doors/front panel/n/s B post etc
slight oil leak from engine
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to manifold (7.1.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to manifold (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight corrosion to underside, braking & suspension components
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight corrosion to underside, braking & suspension components
Nearside Front inner sill starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended suspension component seized? (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing forward - may grease? (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill - in door shut (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Coolant leak
Slight corrosion on front floor section
Both sills foam
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Both sills foam
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
N/Side rear tyre side walls perishing.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear tyre perishing
Parking brake: parking 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)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear tyres perrishing
Nearside Rear 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear tyres perrishing
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
middle floor section surface rust †rear tyres perishing
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?
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E21 BUN is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 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 Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E21 BUN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E21 BUN is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 30 December 1988.
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