MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
n/s rear view mirror missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
20 spots of coorsion
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body work & doors corroding covered with gaffer tape
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SMELL OF PETROL , FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE MISSING
corrosion at front floors , sills , rear subframe
n/s/f indicator lense cracked
n/s/f seatbelt sticky to release under load , lubricte ?
oil leak , rocker cover
wiper park not working
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SMELL OF PETROL , FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE MISSING
corrosion at front floors , sills , rear subframe
n/s/f indicator lense cracked
n/s/f seatbelt sticky to release under load , lubricte ?
oil leak , rocker cover
wiper park not working
Corrosion developing in bonnet and slam panel.Doors and apex panels
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Corrosion developing in bonnet and slam panel.Doors and apex panels
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
body work starting to corrode throughout vehicle
both doors corroding no jagged edges
sills starting to corrode offside & nearside
slight wear in steering rack
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
body work starting to corrode throughout vehicle
both doors corroding no jagged edges
sills starting to corrode offside & nearside
slight wear in steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
drivers door starting to corrode
slight wear in steering rack
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
drivers door starting to corrode
slight wear in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion on doors & sills
imbalance on front brakes & handbrake
slight judder on n/s wiper
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED BRAKE IMBALANCE
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?
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G262 VTR is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 G262 VTR, 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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G262 VTR is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 9 September 1989.
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