MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe rear clamp (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lightly pitted in inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe clamp (7.1.2)
Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer sill/door shut lightly corroded (6.2.B.2)
engine oil leak (petrol pump seal)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cuts in tread (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe clamp (7.1.2)
Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer sill/door shut lightly corroded (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine oil leak (petrol pump seal)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front valance starting to coprroded
osr and nsr tyres cracking on sidewall and tread pattern
veh rusty ariund rear sub frame
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
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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E409 EPA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E409 EPA, 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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E409 EPA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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