MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,885 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Near side door mirror is a bit loose
Oil leaks to engine
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Near side door mirror is a bit loose
Oil leaks to engine
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cracking to near side rear tyre outter wall / uneven wear to both rear tyres/low tread
slight oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
cracking to near side rear tyre outter wall / uneven wear to both rear tyres/low tread
engine misfire emmision test not done
near side front brake pads very low
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
pedal covers to all pedals are loose
uneven wear to rear tyres
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front 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)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
pedal covers to all pedals are loose
uneven wear to rear tyres
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Small oil leak to front of engine
Wipers secured by cable ties
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Small oil leak to front of engine
Wipers secured by cable ties
Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?
Based on 12,035 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F259 TMC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty 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 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 F259 TMC, 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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F259 TMC is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 5 July 1989.
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