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1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,759 mi
Last recorded44,759 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 MAM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 44,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 42,778 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 42,693 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed interior release sticks in released position (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread + damaged! (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced remainder of both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly loose to shaft! (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet safety catch missing!

Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,771 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox assy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

bonnet safety catch missing!

Fail 20 Jul 2023 40,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch/sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides + corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox assy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

bonnet safety catch missing!

Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,687 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge+clutch pedal anti slip! (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front &/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

bonnet safety catch missing - dangerous!

Fail 14 Jul 2021 40,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness loose on boss (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge+clutch pedal anti slip! (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front &/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

bonnet safety catch missing - dangerous!

Pass 1 Jul 2020 35,540 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases &/or manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

bonnet safety catch missing - DANGEROUS!

Fail 19 Jun 2020 35,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases &/or manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken & bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing both sides (7.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch missing - DANGEROUS!

Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,387 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm outer bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 33,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm outer bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 33,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Driver's seat insecure sill corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corrosion within 30 cms of sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,797 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 31,797 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (as chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroding

rear floor corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2017 31,447 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroding

rear floor corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,299 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 31,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,154 miles

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

cut in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

headlamps becoming dim

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 5 Feb 2015 30,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

headlamps becoming dim

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 4 Feb 2014 28,534 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 28,525 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,139 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,290 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 26,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2006 26,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on inside edges

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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100 MAM is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 50,767 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 100 MAM, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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100 MAM is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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