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J30 SPS

1991 Austin Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

11,929 mi
Last recorded11,929 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Austin Mini43,613 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 SPS
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 11,929 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 11,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 11,487 miles

Emissions near the limit

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 11,358 miles

Emissions near the limit

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake slow (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 11,358 miles

Emissions near the limit

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake slow (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 10,971 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 10,971 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 10,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2019 10,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bottom ball joint insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 9,803 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn Rear mount (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 9,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly worn Rear mount (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 9,348 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 9,346 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both floors (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both under floors (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing Inner top bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both subframe mounts and supporting panels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both floors / inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

145 / 70 / 12 tyres fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 9,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 7,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 7,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 5,780 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 3,644 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 3,644 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 2,085 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 2,085 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 558 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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J30 SPS is a 1991 Austin Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1991 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 43,613 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 J30 SPS, 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 35 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J30 SPS is a 1991 Austin Mini, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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