MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,974 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in nearside rear radius arm pin
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
wipers don't park
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front tyre has a cut but not exposing cords
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front tyre has a cut but not exposing cords
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside door mirror missing
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside door mirror missing
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy operation
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
o/s sill to floors getting weak
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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F101 ACL is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 F101 ACL, 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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F101 ACL is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 November 1988.
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