MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust
nearside rear tyre slightly perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
handbrake cable rubbing on exhaust
nearside rear tyre slightly perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
ADVISED FRONT AND REAR REAR FLOOR PANS RUSTY.N/S/F INNER DOOR STEP HOLED
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
exhaust system loose
wiper blades poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
exhaust system loose
wiper blades poor condition
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front subframe mounts weak
nearside sill corroded and holed
noice from drivebelt area
play in nearside rack joint
slight leak at front pipe
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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F996 DMB is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.
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 F996 DMB, 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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F996 DMB is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 January 1989.
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