MOT Status
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84,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive high (7.699) (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive high ( 2026) (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter clip insecure
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter clip insecure
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working o/s and n/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter clip insecure
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
steering rack worn
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper shock bolt insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
car running rich
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Upper shock bolt insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
car running rich
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake slightly binding.
damage to n/s screen
play in n/s rack end
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
damage to n/s screen
play in n/s rack end
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Both front bump stop rubbers missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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APP 602J is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,985 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 APP 602J, 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 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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APP 602J is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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