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E696 NOW

2003 Austin Mini

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,469 mi
Last recorded78,469 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE696 NOW
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,469 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,367 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 78,324 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 78,267 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,859 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 77,349 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,627 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

Age related cracks to nearside rear tyre

General corrosion to chassis and suspension components

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 75,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake imbalance. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 75,644 miles

Brake hose twisted offside front (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front tyre sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front tyre perished

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 75,621 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both wipers starting to split

drivers sill corroded

front tyres perished

fuel cap seal perished

passenger steering rack gaiter twisted

slight play passenger track rod end

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,762 miles

drivers sill corroded

front tyres perished

passenger steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 22 Jul 2015 74,755 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

drivers sill corroded

front tyres perished

passenger steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 72,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 72,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 72,255 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,855 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 65,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,090 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 60,073 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,173 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,524 miles

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

offside front tie bar slightly bent

Pass 23 Aug 2007 56,167 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 56,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,067 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack n/s

Fail 22 Aug 2006 56,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering rack n/s

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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E696 NOW is a 2003 Austin Mini in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E696 NOW, 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 23 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E696 NOW is a 2003 Austin Mini, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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