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H13 OTH

1990 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,297 mi
Last recorded104,297 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1990 Austin Mini Thirty60,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 OTH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,913 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 2,490 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 1,305 miles

some movement in both sides of steering rack

various areas of body corosion

Fail 11 Sep 2014 1,305 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

some movement in both sides of steering rack

various areas of body corosion

Pass 16 Sep 2013 99,288 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various areas of body corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both wiper blades torn

front brake pads look very low

offside front A panel corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 96,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both wiper blades torn

front brake pads look very low

offside front A panel corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,995 miles

SOME MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT UPPER & LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS CLOSE TO LIMIT

SPARE TYRE DEFLATED

Pass 3 Sep 2010 91,577 miles

fuel filler cap rubber slightly perrished

nearside front floor pan corroded

some movement in nearside front lower swivel joint

some movement in offside front upper swivel joint

some movement in steering rack

various areas of body corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,526 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN & PERISHED

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DRUM DISTORTED

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 87,526 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BOTH FRONT LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN & PERISHED

BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHED BOTH SIDES

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DRUM DISTORTED

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 83,864 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 83,864 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 81,079 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED

BOTH LOWER OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED YET

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

SOME MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK (CLOSE TO LIMIT)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 81,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

BOTH LOWER OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED YET

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

SOME MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK RACK CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,623 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMEMT IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BALL JOINT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Thirty?

Based on 12,035 MOT tests across 1,043 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,043
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 809
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 701
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 568
fog lamp not working 553
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H13 OTH is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1990 Austin Mini Thirty models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H13 OTH, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H13 OTH is a 1990 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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