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MOT reliability

Austin Mini scout

1 vehicles · 3 completed MOT tests analysed
33%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Austin Mini scout vehicles and 3 completed MOT tests, the Austin Mini scout has an overall 33% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 2,635 miles.

1
Vehicles
3
MOT tests
7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin Mini scout problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Mini scout MOT tests:

  • Other81%
  • Seatbelts & equipment19%
  • Emissions & nuisance10%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Austin Mini scout MOT faults

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

  1. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
  3. Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (3 times)
  4. Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a) (3 times)
  5. Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  6. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  7. Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  8. Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (1 times)
  9. Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) (1 times)
  10. Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) (1 times)
  11. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
  12. Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (1 times)

Austin Mini scout pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1971 1 3 33% 2,635

Austin Mini scout reliability FAQ

Across 1 Austin Mini scout vehicles in our MOT data, 33% pass the MOT (a 67% failure rate), with about 7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Mini scout MOT issues are: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b).

The typical Austin Mini scout in our data has covered around 2,635 miles.

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