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L298 RAK

1994 Austin Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,902 mi
Last recorded59,902 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 RAK
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 59,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 59,900 miles

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

slight bind both parking pivot arms

Fail 6 Mar 2025 59,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft boot / seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

slight bind both parking pivot arms

Pass 5 Mar 2024 59,823 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,703 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,668 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 59,668 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2013 59,128 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 59,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 57,870 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 57,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,680 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 57,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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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L298 RAK is a 1994 Austin Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L298 RAK, 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 32 years old, this Austin Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L298 RAK is a 1994 Austin Mini, first registered on 19 July 1994.

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