MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,299 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight play in offside steering rack
nearside top ball joint slight play
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
BRAKE FLUID LOW
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside door mirror missing
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A1 BDR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,985 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 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 BDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A1 BDR registered?
A1 BDR is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is A1 BDR safe to buy?
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