Austin Mini 1000 City E: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 8.6% of Austin Mini 1000 City E MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1985, 1988 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 642 | 6.2% |
| 1988 | 883 | 8.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.