MOT Status
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6,451 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fr tie rod to subframe mounting (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fr tie rod to subframe mounting (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative Hazards only working on the Offside of the vehicle (4.4.1 (e))
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside rack boot is split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested No beam image (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested No beam image (4.1.2 (b))
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
headlamps not european approved or british american type so may not be strictly for road use in the uk!
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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F617 XEX is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
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 F617 XEX, 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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What year was F617 XEX registered?
F617 XEX is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 September 1988.
Is F617 XEX safe to buy?
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