MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
underside of vehicle has filler repairs - unable to fully inspect some prescribed areas
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
dipped headlamps not tested
underside of vehicle has filler repairs - unable to fully inspect some prescribed areas
OSF tyre wearing low
drivers seat adjuster not working
nearside front chassis under wheel arch corroded
slight freeplay in both rear wheel bearimgs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
drivers seat not adjusting on the runners, recommemd attention.
front floors covered in sealant.
oil leaks.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel pipe corroded
nearside front tyre pressure looks low
poor welding repairs to underside of vehicle
slight corrosion / poor repairs to both outer sills
slight corrosion to all inner wheel archs
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
fuel pipe corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre pressure looks low
poor welding repairs to underside of vehicle
slight corrosion / poor repairs to both outer sills
slight corrosion to all inner wheel archs
apply advisories from test
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
faint beam image from headlights
nearside door shut corrosion but not in prescribed area
oil leak
slight corrosion to both front doors
slight corrosion to both front floor pans
slight play in steering column
Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
speedo not recording same reading as at the time of failure
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Mini?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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TCD 115R is a 1978 Austin Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1978 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 23,642 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 TCD 115R, 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 48 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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TCD 115R is a 1978 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 January 1978.
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