MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
n/s mirror loose
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
n/s mirror loose
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
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KDE 161X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 KDE 161X, 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 KDE 161X registered?
KDE 161X is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 May 1982.
Is KDE 161X safe to buy?
The MOT history for KDE 161X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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