MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Slight Underbody Corrosion - NS & OS Where Outer Sill Meets Floor
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both Front Tyres Almost On The 1.6mm Limit & Should Be Replaced
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight Corrosion - NS & OS Where Outer Sill Joins Floor
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
battery insecure
corrosion to o/s front lower bulkhead
corrosion to o/s rear floorpan
n/s and o/s front subframe mountings perished
play in n/s front lower shock absorber mounting
steering wheel cover fitted
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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WCH 494Y 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 40%.
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 WCH 494Y, 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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WCH 494Y is a 1982 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 August 1982.
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