MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,591 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear indicator lamp damaged.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear indicator lamp damaged small hole in top corner.
slight play in nearside steering rack track rod.
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Jet Black?
Based on 2,772 MOT tests across 316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E860 MWS is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 63,040 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 Jet Black fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 317 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E860 MWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Jet Black typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Jet Black is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E860 MWS is a 1988 Austin Mini Jet Black, first registered on 3 June 1988.
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