MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside front tyre worn slight on outer edge
Offside side repeater dim
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
offside front tyre worn slight on outer edge
offside side repeater lamp dim
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Indicator switch faulty no warning light or "tell-tale" present (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant from heater to engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Indicator switch faulty no warning light or "tell-tale" present (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight lift in nearside steering inner arm
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight lift in nearside steering inner arm
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Clutch pedal rubber is missing
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
brake pipes, ferrels and unions have been under sealed and greased
engine has a oil leak
slight play in upper steering collum
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake pipes, ferrels and unions have been under sealed and greased
engine has a oil leak
slight play in upper steering collum
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
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E423 MLJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 E423 MLJ, 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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E423 MLJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 August 1987.
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