MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,715 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all tyres are protruding weelarches
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise handbrake travel
minor oil leak
nearside rear brake binding very slightly
non-std exhaust system fitted
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
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)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
advise handbrake travel
minor oil leak
non-std exhaust system fitted
minor oil leak
non-std exhaust system fitted
advise operation of offside wiper rubber
indicator/wiper switch slightly loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive 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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise operation of offside wiper rubber
indicator/wiper switch slightly loose,, recommend check
non-std exhaust system fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.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 Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise wiper park
rear boot floor slightly corroded
recommend lubricate ball joints and radius arms
recommend wax oil rear boot floor and rear subframe
wiper/light switch slightly loose
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 Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise wiper park
rear boot floor slightly corroded
recommend lubricate ball joints and radius arms
recommend wax oil rear boot floor and rear subframe
wiper/light switch slightly loose
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
hazard rate a bit quick
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
hazard rate a bit quick
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
hazard lights flash abit quick
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C981 RDL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 53,264 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 C981 RDL, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C981 RDL is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 August 1985.
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