MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,519 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Centre Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
exhaust fouling battery cable
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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A702 XCU is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 59,242 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 A702 XCU, 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 43 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 A702 XCU registered?
A702 XCU is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 August 1983.
Is A702 XCU safe to buy?
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