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E165 TOK

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Yellow Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,704 mi
Last recorded22,704 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE165 TOK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2009 22,704 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside steering rack boot twisted

Non standard wheels and bonnet and exhaust fitted.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

THIS VHICLE IS IN A VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,572 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 21,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,034 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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E165 TOK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Yellow with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 38,196 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E165 TOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E165 TOK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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