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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured ADJACENT PARKING BRAKE PULL (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake lagging in operation O/S/R (1.2.1 (d))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Indicator/horn switch is worn
Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened pear drop mounting is starting to delaminate (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened pear drop mounting is starting to delaminate (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorber or radius arm pivot is slow in its operation
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both front floor pans corroded
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n\s\ door sill corroded and has a hole
o\s inner door sill corroded
o\s\ front tyre valve in poor condition
o\s\front wheel bearing noise
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both n/s and o/s door sills show signs of corrosion and in poor condition
both under sills n/s and o/s show signs of corrosion
rear subframe show signs of repajr
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both n/s and o/s door sills show signs of corrosion and in poor condition
both under sills n/s and o/s show signs of corrosion
rear subframe show signs of repajr
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A978 FAP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White 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 A978 FAP, 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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A978 FAP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 May 1984.
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