MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,669 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
body/chassis covered
sills covered
Rear Body has slight corrosion inner w/arch- both sides (6.1.B.2)
body covered
body kit fitted on car sills coverd with platic sills
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill floor section (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
one rear exhaust mounting insecure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
one rear exhaust mounting insecure
Oil leak
parking brake has only just met the required efficency
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery cable insecure
ns door mirror insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery cable insecure
ns door mirror insecure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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C766 XEF is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 C766 XEF, 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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C766 XEF is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 March 1986.
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