MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,119 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge[raised edge construction].
Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge [raised edge con struction].
Rear seat base insecure.
rear number plate slightly soiled.
n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit
play in n/s rear radius arm bearings
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit
play in n/s rear radius arm bearings
same as sheet number 104852637484
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
play in o/s and n/s steering rack
rear valance and doors rusty
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
stone chip in center windscreen
play in o/s and n/s rear radius arm bearings
rear exhaust mount split
rear n/plate damaged
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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E491 OPR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 E491 OPR, 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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E491 OPR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 19 February 1988.
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