MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
underbody corrosion in places
Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
body panels corroded in places
underbody corrosion in places
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
bumper insecure
corrosion under offside headlamp minimum requirement.Holed but lamp not insecure
surface corrosion on some brake pipes
underbody corrosion minimum requirement only in places
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
bumper insecure
corrosion under offside headlamp minimum requirement.Holed but lamp not insecure
surface corrosion on some brake pipes
underbody corrosion minimum requirement only in places
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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FTW 26Y is a 1982 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 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 55,404 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 FTW 26Y, 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 44 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 FTW 26Y registered?
FTW 26Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 August 1982.
Is FTW 26Y safe to buy?
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