MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,939 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside front & rear seats missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside front & rear seats missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
play in steering rack
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)
fuel pipe rubber hose from tank to pipe under body in poor condition
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)
fuel pipe rubber hose from tank to pipe under body in poor condition
fuel breather pipe venting into boot
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
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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G978 EOK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 G978 EOK, 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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G978 EOK is a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 16 August 1989.
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