MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,753 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front shock rubber is deteriating
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion is present on underside of vehicle
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear suspension units have play
corrosion on floors & rear subframe & various areas
offside front shock ball joint rubber is in poor condition
Early corrosion to both front floorings
Early corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear
Early corrosion to rear subframe/axle
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Early corrosion to offside rear
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
front and centre rear exhaust bracket bolts loose but exhaust not insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Early corrosion to offside rear
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
front and centre rear exhaust bracket bolts loose but exhaust not insecure
Emissions very close to MAX limit
Oil leaks
Some rust on underside and multi patch welding repairs to underside
slight bind n/s/f brake
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust front section VERY close to o/s/f drive shaft
multi patch weld repairs carried out to underside, some covered with sealer,filler and thick underseal
several oil leaks
slight bind (RUBBING) both front brakes
slight blow exhaust front section
small cracks in fuel cap seal
some imbalance in front brakes (PULL TO N/S)
some play in steering column switches
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
exhaust front section VERY close to o/s/f drive shaft
multi patch weld repairs carried out to underside, some covered with sealer,filler and thick underseal
several oil leaks
slight bind (RUBBING) both front brakes
slight blow exhaust front section
small cracks in fuel cap seal
some imbalance in front brakes (PULL TO N/S)
some play in steering column switches
oil leak engine area
slight exhaust blow downpipe joint to manifold
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front brake hoses starting to detierate
both headlamp beam patterns faded slightly
fuel tank inner area becoming corroded
n/s/f floor pan area becoming corroded
n/s/f outer cv gaitor slightly insecure but not moving from housing
oil leak engine area
slight exhaust blow downpipe joint to manifold
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake squeak slightly
nearside front wheel area has insecure ariel wire
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake squeak slightly
nearside front wheel area has insecure ariel wire
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
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)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?
Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.
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B180 JAP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 40,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B180 JAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B180 JAP is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 November 1984.
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