MOT Status
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16,443 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
front fog light broken
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front fog light broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake Discs corroded. Pads about 60% worn
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
N/S/R Wheel Bearing slight noise
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F Brake slightly seized.
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake Discs corroded. Pads about 60% worn
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
N/S/R Wheel Bearing slight noise
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F Brake slightly seized.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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E811 XMW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E811 XMW, 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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E811 XMW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 December 1987.
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