MOT Status
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70,925 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing seat belts and rear seats removed at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing seat belts and rear seats removed at time of test ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear seats removed at time of test
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
adjustable suspension sits high at front
wiring behind dash in good order but needs tidying up and dashboard facia loose
No bumpers fitted at time of test
corrosion on sills and other front body panels
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion starting on both door steps and boot floor on offside
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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E705 LFB is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 E705 LFB, 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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E705 LFB is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 January 1988.
Is E705 LFB safe to buy?
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