MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake master cylinder sitcking
floor & outer sills weak in places
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake master cylinder sitcking
floor & outer sills weak in places
all welding repairs coated heavily with underseal unable to inspect corrosion as required.
unable to inspect rear boot floor for corrosion due to carpets fitted.
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
all welding repairs coated heavily with underseal unable to inspect corrosion as required.
unable to inspect rear boot floor for corrosion due to carpets fitted.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
various welding repairs carried out and coated with underseal. unable to fully inspect repairs.
all under body coated with under seal unable to carry out corrosion inspection.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
all under body coated with under seal unable to carry out corrosion inspection.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both front bunp stops missing
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Main battery cable @ rear insecure
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Both front floor areas corroding
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
No closing panel fitted to rear valance
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre exhaust hanger split
Rear number plate separating
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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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G557 LRP is a 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,061 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 G557 LRP, 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 36 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G557 LRP is a 1990 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 February 1990.
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