MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,652 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective 2nd rear mount loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
areas of slight corrosion on bodywork
Exhaust system insecure rear rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective 2nd rear mount loose (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion around body work
slight play in front wheels
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Offside mirror damage CTL
brake pedal rubber worn
fuel pipe corroded
oil leak
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all four lamps (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Offside mirror damage CTL
brake pedal rubber worn
fuel pipe corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
o/s/f floor corroded and holed out of prescribed area
o/s/f inner steering joint has slight play
rear brake pipes greased
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside rear inner arches going rusty
offside front floor rusty (has been repaird inside car)
offside front inner arch rusty (outside prescribed area)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside rear inner arches going rusty
offside front floor rusty (has been repaird inside car)
offside front inner arch rusty (outside prescribed area)
n/s/f sill holed but not in prescribed area
o/s sill rusty but not holed
slight play in n/s/f top and bottom balljoints
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s/f sill holed but not in prescribed area
o/s sill rusty but not holed
slight play in n/s/f top and bottom balljoints
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear tyre is starting to perrish
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
indicators slow on idle, ok on fast idle??
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear lamps slight colour mismatch
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear lamps slight colour mismatch
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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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A578 OOD is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 A578 OOD, 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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A578 OOD is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 March 1984.
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