MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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E476 MTC is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 55,483 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 E476 MTC, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E476 MTC is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 May 1988.
Is E476 MTC safe to buy?
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