MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()
All wheels protruding wheel arches
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and offside (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint and offside (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and offside (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint and offside (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear radius arm slightly stiff
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside rear radius arm stiff.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside rear radius arm stiff.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Bonnet safety catch missing.
Nearside rear radius arm stiff.
Some corrosion to rear panel corners.
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Bonnet safety catch missing.
Nearside rear radius arm stiff.
Some corrosion to rear panel corners.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
off side front tyre and near side rear tyre worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G885 NFK is a 1989 Austin Mini in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1989 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 52,248 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G885 NFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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G885 NFK is a 1989 Austin Mini, first registered on 4 August 1989.
Is G885 NFK safe to buy?
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