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ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger door corroding ( bottom)
Offside Front Door sill corroded
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Valance corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Valance corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger door corroding ( bottom)
Offside Front Door sill corroded
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
various areas has corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working none (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front and nearside rear tyres cracked
both wiperblades split
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
both front and nearside rear tyres cracked
both wiperblades split
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
hazards flashing faster than normal
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
hazards flashing faster than normal
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
no seat belts fitted in rear
Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
no seat belts fitted in rear
Corrosion to top of door steps
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/s front wheel bearing slight noise
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion to top of door steps
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/s front wheel bearing slight noise
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
n/s front inner wing and o/s outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
O/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?
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C769 JOD is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 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 C769 JOD, 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 40 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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C769 JOD is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 23 June 1986.
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