MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,058 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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dashboard loose.
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges https:/under bonett/ (4.11 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s outer sill , floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Obligatory mirror missing internal. (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (view underside ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill to floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wrongly positioned (3.4 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks inside car .,dash insecure & in boot . (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe chafing under bonett (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned & offside (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
o/s/f. seat belt release mechanism wrong way around.
speedo meter insecure.
vehicle structure panneling weakened by corrosion.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r. suspension slightly low.
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
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A452 SSU is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 50,606 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 A452 SSU, 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 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A452 SSU is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 March 1984.
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