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MOT reliability

Austin Mini 850 va

2 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Austin Mini 850 va vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Austin Mini 850 va has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,486 miles.

2
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
31,507
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin Mini 850 va problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Mini 850 va MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Brakes3%
  • Steering3%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Austin Mini 850 va MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Mini 850 va MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  5. Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) (2 times)
  6. Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
  7. Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) (1 times)
  8. Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) (1 times)
  9. Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) (1 times)
  10. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  11. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  12. Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) (1 times)
  13. Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) (1 times)

Austin Mini 850 va pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1962 2 12 67% 41,486

Austin Mini 850 va reliability FAQ

Across 2 Austin Mini 850 va vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Mini 850 va MOT issues are: Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a); Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a); Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c).

The typical Austin Mini 850 va in our data has covered around 41,486 miles.

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