MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,487 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with hazards (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with hazards (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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F405 XJW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 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 F405 XJW, 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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F405 XJW is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 March 1989.
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