MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
covered in under body sealent
front bluck head corroeded
nearside wing missing
offside front seat belt twisted
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
covered in under body sealent
engine not running
front bluck head corroeded
nearside wing missing
offside front seat belt twisted
parking brake cables corroded
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion offside outer sill
front lower suspension arm bushes worn
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
offside outer sill corroded
parking brake cables corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front indicator lamp lenses faded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front indicator lamp lenses faded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
front subframe rear mounts worn
n/s mirror missing
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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F438 XCK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XCK, 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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F438 XCK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 January 1989.
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