MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
battery insecure
cooroding throughout underbody/chassis members
extensive plating throughout chassis/underbody heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection
filler repairs to external body panels throughout
nearside front tyre cracking on sidewall
nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall
offside front brake pipe close to driveshaft boot
offside steering slight play/roughness
sitch loose on steering column
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
extensive welding/plating throughout,undersealed throughout
front exhaust mounting loose
offside front floor corroding
tyres cracking offside front,nearside front,nearside rear,offside rear
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
extensive welding/plating offside and nearside front inner wings,bulkhead,underfloor,inner,outer sills,boot floor heavily undersealed/painted throughout
footbrake slight travel
front exhaust mounting loose
offside front floor corroding
offside front tyre,nearside front tyre,nearside rear tyre,offside rear tyre all crackind deteriorating
wiper and indicator switches loose
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
extensive plating/welding repairs chassis offside and nearside
extensive welding/plating front and rear inner wheel arches ,offside and nearside floorpans,underfloor,boot floor undersealed and painted
floor pan sections plated fom inside and underside,undersealed and painted
nearside front headlight loose
nearside rear parking brake down on brake effort
slight play/wear steering column lower bush
slight travel footbrake
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
extensive plating/welding repairs chassis offside and nearside
extensive welding/plating front and rear inner wheel arches ,offside and nearside floorpans,underfloor,boot floor undersealed and painted
floor pan sections plated fom inside and underside,undersealed and painted
nearside front headlight loose
offside rear brake down on brake effort
slight play/wear steering column lower bush
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
clutch pedal slip pad rubber missing
extensive plating chassis/floorpans.boot floor
hazards flashing fast
nearside front wheel bearing slight play/noise
slight bind nearside rear brake
slight travel footbrake
slight wear steering rack
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
boot floor plated from inside above sub frame mountings
extensive plating through out
hazard warning lights flashing fast
o.s rear parking brake down slightly on brake effort
rear panel support brackets corroding
scraping noise o,s front wheel
slight lift steering column
slight wear/play n,s front steering rack
slightly uneven braking on front
underbody/chassis undersealed throughout
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
boot floor plated from inside above sub frame mountings
extensive plating through out
hazard warning lights flashing fast
o.s rear parking brake down slightly on brake effort
rear panel support brackets corroding
scraping noise o,s front wheel
slight lift steering column
slight wear/play n,s front steering rack
slightly uneven braking on front
underbody/chassis undersealed throughout
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
extensive plating chassis,boot floor,iiner floor sections
o.s rear parking brake down on brake effort
o.s rear wheel bearing noisey
extensive plating throughout underfloor/boot floor/interior floor/chassis
extensive surface corrosion underfloor /chassis
slight travel service brake
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
battery tray corroding
front and rear aprons corroding/holed
plating repairs throughout vehicle corrosion starting on repaired sections
slight travel footbrake
slightly uneven braking on rear
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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A901 HNC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A901 HNC, 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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A901 HNC is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 August 1983.
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