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F578 AOC

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,003 mi
Last recorded66,003 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF578 AOC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,003 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front o/s corner of rear sub-frame (2.4.G.1)

all tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack

both front tyres tread wearing low

oil leak

various areas of light corrosion and welded patch repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all front suspension bushes deteriorated

boot floor has some light corrosion around o/s rear subframe mounting point

o/s/f scuttle closure plate, both sides front floor pans, both sides outer sills (rear ends), and o/s/f inner wing around top damper mounting point all have some corrosion.

rear subframe has some light corrosion

steering column lower bush has some play

underside of vehicle has various previous welded repairs.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 65,702 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight corrosion to front and rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pan

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear floor pans

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,597 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

play in nearside front rack end

Fail 7 Aug 2013 60,843 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,843 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,464 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 59,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,375 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to the nearside outer sill

corrosion to the offside and nearside outer door steps

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 59,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion/pitting of front brake discs

excessive corrosion of front n/s and o/s front door steps

excessive corrosion to n/s/f outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2008 59,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,815 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 58,815 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leaks

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2006 58,316 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 57,460 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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F578 AOC is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 F578 AOC, 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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F578 AOC is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 December 1988.

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