MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,351 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged webbing cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/f outer sill/A pillar showing corrossion
various oil leaks noted
Battery insecure battery box rusted and weak (1.9.1)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt to mounting missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt knuckle joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe at front mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower swivel joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm seals (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm seals (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wing rusted near scuttle
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Unable to select reverse gear
oil pressure warning light not working
steering column switchs loose
N/S AND O/S OUTER SILL PANEL CORROSION
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion to sills,suspension mounts/components,inner arches
oil leak,corrosion to sills,floorpans,subframes,suspension mounts
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak,corrosion to sills,floorpans,subframes,suspension mounts
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
There is a rust hole in the offside outer sill, in the front section.
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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F340 PPG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 57,985 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 F340 PPG, 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 37 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F340 PPG is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 February 1989.
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