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MOT reliability

Austin 3000 mk2

2 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Austin 3000 mk2 vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Austin 3000 mk2 has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,696 miles.

2
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
829
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin 3000 mk2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin 3000 mk2 MOT tests:

  • Other71%
  • Visibility43%
  • Steering29%

Austin 3000 mk2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
171100%
181100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Austin 3000 mk2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin 3000 mk2 MOT tests:

  1. Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (1 times)
  3. fuel cap rubber seal split (1 times)
  4. steering box damp (1 times)
  5. slight movment in steering box (1 times)
  6. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)

Austin 3000 mk2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1989 1 15 93% 33,897
1963 1 1 100% 21,495

Austin 3000 mk2 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Austin 3000 mk2 vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin 3000 mk2 MOT issues are: Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i)); Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c); fuel cap rubber seal split.

The typical Austin 3000 mk2 in our data has covered around 27,696 miles.

Compare the Austin 3000 mk2

See how the Austin 3000 mk2 stacks up against other Austin models on MOT reliability:

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