MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,208 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front exhaust clamp missing
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
front exhaust clamp missing
headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower 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)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ofsside sill badly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
offside outer sill corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
nearside outer sill corroded
nearside rear tyre perished
offside front tyre tread worn low
under side and body corrosion
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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E284 DPG is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 50,767 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 E284 DPG, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E284 DPG is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 August 1987.
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