MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advises as VT30 issued 21/04/2007
unable to fully check offside front metal brake pipe due to under seal
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
both front suspension unit upper rubber bushes have slight play
corrosion to floors, inner sills and to rear valance
water leak from heater pipe
o/s/f floor starting to rust
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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F686 BJK 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 F686 BJK, 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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F686 BJK is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 March 1989.
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