MOT Status
Mileage
91,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
battery tray corroded
drivers door hinge in poor condition
offside front wing insecure
offside rear jacking point corroding
oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?
Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E822 EAR is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 E822 EAR, 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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What year was E822 EAR registered?
E822 EAR is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 19 March 1988.
Is E822 EAR safe to buy?
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