MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (2.4.A.3)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches around upper shock mounts (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance behind bumper close to excess (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches both sides (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately rear outer sill under sealed (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (2.4.A.3)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches around upper shock mounts (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance behind bumper close to excess (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches both sides (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately rear outer sill under sealed (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on the nearside (2.4.G.1)
nearside front floor pan/inner wheel arch slightly corroded
nearside front inner wing corroded - just below radiator in engine bay
oil leak
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on the nearside (2.4.G.1)
nearside front floor pan/inner wheel arch slightly corroded
nearside front inner wing corroded - just below radiator in engine bay
oil leak
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
engine idle speed close to excessive
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
engine idle speed close to excessive
front and rear subframes corroded
offside rear outer sill corroded
oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
offside rear outer sill corroded
oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front and rear subframes corroded
near side front tyre in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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C594 RRX is a 1986 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 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 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 C594 RRX, 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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C594 RRX is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 May 1986.
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