MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,485 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge
heavy undersealing to vehicle underside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 10.68 (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1984 (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked ball joint cup on wrong. looks cross theaded (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear ()
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
oil leak
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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F438 WPY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F438 WPY, 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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What year was F438 WPY registered?
F438 WPY is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 May 1989.
Is F438 WPY safe to buy?
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