MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering linkage repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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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E822 XYA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black 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 E822 XYA, 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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What year was E822 XYA registered?
E822 XYA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 March 1988.
Is E822 XYA safe to buy?
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