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C15 EJM

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,589 mi
Last recorded53,589 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 EJM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,346 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 53,346 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 49,334 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 49,319 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 49,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 49,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,925 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 48,925 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play detectedat o/s front wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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C15 EJM is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C15 EJM, 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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What year was C15 EJM registered?

C15 EJM is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 August 1987.

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