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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear braking effort slightly low
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on the inner edges
general surface corrosion
scratch on the windscreen
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on the inner edges
general surface corrosion
scratch on the windscreen
Oil leak
corrosion a pillers
general surface corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
corrosion a pillers
general surface corrosion
both front brake hoses perishing.
front bulkhead crossmember corroding.
front to rear brake pipe & both rear brake pipes corroding.
front to rear fuel pipe corroding at rear.
genarel under body corrosion.
n/s/front brake pipe corroding.
oil leaks.
slight leak from exhaust joints.
wipers smearing.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front brake hoses perishing.
front bulkhead crossmember corroding.
front to rear brake pipe & both rear brake pipes corroding.
front to rear fuel pipe corroding at rear.
genarel under body corrosion.
n/s/front brake pipe corroding.
oil leaks.
slight leak from exhaust joints.
wipers smearing.
both front flexable brake hoses perishing.
both outer sills corroding.
brake fluid getting low.
front bulk head corroded by engine stabilizer mount.
front to rear steel brake pipe & o/s/rear brake pipe corroding.
fuel cap seal perishing.
general under body corroding.
o/s/front indicator pale recomend attention.
o/s/rear & n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge.
oil leaks.
play in o/s/front top ball joint.
rear subframe corroding.
wipers smearing slightly.
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Subframe has surface corrosion but nothing to compromise the vehicle
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E9 DSL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1989 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 58,577 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 Thirty fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E9 DSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini Thirty typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E9 DSL is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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