MOT Status
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95,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
advise rear brake adjustment
slight blow from exhaust flange
Hole in drivers footwell but not near prescribed areas
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Hole in drivers footwell but not near prescribed areas
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy
all tyres perrished
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front inner wheel arch/ bulkhead corroded but not excessive yet.
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
offside front inner wheel arch/ bulkhead corroded but not excessive yet.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
advise on slight corrsion n/s/ inner sill front
Nearside Front Upper 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)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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VFG 951Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 VFG 951Y, 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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VFG 951Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 August 1982.
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