MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
nearside steering rack boot cable tie securing boot, boot displaced
All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit neg clamp bolt missing (4.13 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under bonnet front of engine (4.11 (c) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.66% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users clear fluid gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal on cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
nearside steering rack boot cable tie securing boot, boot displaced
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
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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E492 KRV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E492 KRV, 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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E492 KRV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 December 1987.
Is E492 KRV safe to buy?
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