MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,800 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very slight corrosion on inner face of Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mount rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in tread on outer edge only (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in both Front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing in both Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Very slight surface corrosion on underside
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
light corrosion to n/s/r quarter panel
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
light corrosion to n/s/r quarter panel
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
nearside steering rack inner tie rod has slight play
nearside track rod end has slight play
nearside wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside track rod ends have slight play
offside cv boot seeping grease
Slight under body rust.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
O/s/r fog light not working..
Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside front inner wing and sill corroding (non prescribed area)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
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C155 VDG is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C155 VDG, 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 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C155 VDG is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 January 1986.
Is C155 VDG safe to buy?
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