MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazards not working
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Both rear rubber mountings perished/split (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog light not working
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Hazard lights not working
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Been fouling on suspension component (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog light not working
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S front wiper blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to fully check wheel bearing rotation (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to fully check wheel bearing rotation (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Hazard lights not working
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose fouling rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fog light not working
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake 74% imbalanced and parking brake 45% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
hazards not working
rear fog light not working
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000?
Based on 7,092 MOT tests across 1,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VLM 188G is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000 in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1969 Austin Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 45,655 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 1000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 443 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLM 188G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 57 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VLM 188G registered?
VLM 188G is a 1969 Austin Mini 1000, first registered on 1 February 1969.
Is VLM 188G safe to buy?
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