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HAZ 3949

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,007 mi
Last recorded101,007 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 3949
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 98,204 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 98,204 miles

Offside Front Outer Radius arm insecure nut (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 97,884 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 97,568 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 97,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 May 2010 97,303 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 97,299 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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 Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 97,071 miles
Fail 13 May 2009

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 96,710 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 96,651 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

both front sub frame rear mounts slightly worn and deteriorated

corrosion both door steps

nearside c.v boot has some grease around the outside

oil leak

slight blow from downpipe rear joints

surface corrosion both rear floors and inner sills and rear chassis

Pass 22 May 2006 92,496 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 92,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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HAZ 3949 is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 50,767 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 HAZ 3949, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HAZ 3949 is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 August 1987.

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