MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside head lamp
wipers do not self park correctly
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible incorrect wheel nuts fitted (5.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing upper suspension rubber cone knuckle balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective corroded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible incorrect wheel nut fitted (5.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible incorrect wheel nuts fitted (5.2.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
unable to complete s full inspection of front suspension because front wheel are loose
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mouts slightly weak (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
both front seat mounts worn slightly
floor pan slightly corroded in areas
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear mouts slightly weak (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
both front seat mounts worn slightly
floor pan slightly corroded in areas
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bushs (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack inner bush
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bushs (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight play in steering rack inner bush
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
drivers seat slightly worn in attachments
nearside engine mount
offside head lamp dull slightly
rear of floor pan corroded slightly
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
drivers seat slightly worn in attachments
nearside engine mount
offside head lamp dull slightly
rear of floor pan corroded slightly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyres cracking in side wall
offside front light slightly dim
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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B597 YWO is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 B597 YWO, 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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B597 YWO is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 August 1984.
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