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K235 BJO

1993 Austin Mini Thirty

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,466 mi
Last recorded12,466 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK235 BJO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Thirty
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 12,466 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 12,081 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 11,658 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 11,633 miles

Both sides front cv boot clips poor

General standing corrosion

Nearside front floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Slight play in offside front upper and lower ball joints

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyres perrished

Pass 17 May 2014 8,810 miles

Oil leak

cv boots clips poor

front subframe, nearside front mounting split

nearside rear tyre perrished

play in column bush

Pass 22 Apr 2013 6,601 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

play in column bush

Fail 20 Apr 2013 6,601 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded

play in column bush

Pass 29 Oct 2011 1,651 miles

brake fluid on minimum level

nearside front subframe mounting bush split

nearside outer sill corroded

play in steering column bushes

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2010 98,294 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit and perished

Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,646 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2009 96,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 96,525 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all of the front ball joints are worn

front subframe mounts very deteriorated

the n/s/f wheel bearing is starting to wear

Pass 9 Jul 2008 94,532 miles

sub-frames are very corroded

upper and lower ball joints are worn

Fail 1 Jul 2008 94,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

sub-frames are very corroded

upper and lower ball joints are worn

Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,612 miles

nearsided front inner wing has small hole at front of sill

service brake and parking have only just met the required efficiency

Fail 13 Jul 2007 92,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

nearside front inner wing has small hole at front of sill

offside front brake hose has slight twist

Pass 12 Jul 2006 89,107 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 89,107 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K235 BJO is a 1993 Austin Mini Thirty in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K235 BJO, 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 33 years old, this Austin Mini Thirty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K235 BJO is a 1993 Austin Mini Thirty, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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