MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,786 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
boot panel very corroded.
bothside front to rear sill are very corroded in places.
bothside front tyres inner shoulder worn close to legal limit.
offside front c.v gaiter partialy insecure.
offside front inner sill/ post very corroded marginal pass.
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
boot panel very corroded.
bothside front to rear sill are very corroded in places.
bothside front tyres inner shoulder worn close to legal limit.
offside front inner sill/ post very corroded marginal pass.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
surface corrsion on rear sub frame and both doorsills
ADVISE;wiper blades slightly worn/both front lower ball joints slightly worn.
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?
Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.
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BPE 556Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 34,464 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPE 556Y, 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 43 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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BPE 556Y is a 1983 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 12 May 1983.
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