MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear seats removed
Slight noise on steering rack
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear seats removed
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in both inner steering joints
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearsidee front head light coming loose
play in steering column
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearsidee front head light coming loose
play in steering column
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n/s steering rack arm has slight play
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak from sump plug
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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E540 WNC is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 E540 WNC, 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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E540 WNC is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 February 1988.
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