MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise wiring loom connections corroded
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported components multiple places engine bay area (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported througout interior of car dangerous in places (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure boot multiple places (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure engine bay area multiple places (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure throughout interior of car danger in places (1.9.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp aim not tested main beam not working (1.8.A.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on missing (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wiper arm missing (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end loose lock nut (2.2.B.1d)
Wheel nut(s) missing one from all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Offside Front brake hose covered,unable to inspect properly
Offside Front floor pan slightly corroded
Slight corrosion to offside and nearside outersills
offside front and rear floor pan heavily cover with underseal
slight corrosion to offside and nearside front inner wheel arch
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
front bumper insecure
nearside rear floor corroded
offside front inner wheelarch corroded
wiper motor insecure
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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LOW 458Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.
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 LOW 458Y, 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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LOW 458Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 December 1982.
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