MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear sub frame corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lock nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear sub frame corroded
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brake pipe corroded
play in ns/ os rear shock top mounts
play in nsf wheel bearing
play in nsr sub; mount
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
front to rear brake pipe corroded
play in nsf wheel bearing
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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A894 THW is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 A894 THW, 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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A894 THW is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 February 1984.
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