MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,798 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle has various corrosion underneath and heavily under sealed
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
vehicle has various corrosion underneath and heavily undersealed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
vehicle has various corrosion underneath and heavily undersealed
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
under body/suspension corroded
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front top and bottom ball joint locking device not locked
Offside top and bottom ball joint locking device not locked
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
heavy underbody corrosion evident
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)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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) DANGEROUS
heavy underbody corrosion evident
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?
Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E422 FCU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 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 E422 FCU, 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 38 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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E422 FCU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 23 May 1988.
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