MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion forming in front bulk head, but not considered excessive.
headlamp main beam tell tale lamp not working.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
corrosion forming in front bulk head, but not considered excessive.
headlamp main beam tell tale lamp not working.
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
under body starting to corrode
all metal brake pipes starting to corrode and fuel pipes
engine oil leak
under body starting to corrode
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
all metal brake pipes starting to corrode and fuel pipes
engine oil leak
under body starting to corrode
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS
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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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A817 SYO is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A817 SYO, 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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A817 SYO is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 October 1983.
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