MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,429 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill needs welding (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
main beam flash in-op
offside front & both rear tyres starting to crack & perish
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
main beam flash in-op
offside front & both rear tyres starting to crack & perish
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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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E879 NFF is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 E879 NFF, 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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E879 NFF is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 15 April 1988.
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