MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
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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AEH 281Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,404 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 AEH 281Y, 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 44 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 AEH 281Y registered?
AEH 281Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 August 1982.
Is AEH 281Y safe to buy?
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