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E676 NFX

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Bronze Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,983 mi
Last recorded45,983 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE676 NFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 45,983 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 45,983 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 45,174 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 44,936 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear fuel pipe has cracks and deterioration

Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 44,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 44,467 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Rear Tank fuel pipe has cracks and deterioration

Fail 26 Jan 2021 44,465 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Rear Tank fuel pipe has cracks and deterioration

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,157 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2011 53,542 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 53,502 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,121 miles

slight corrosion on offside front floor pan

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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E676 NFX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Bronze with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E676 NFX, 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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E676 NFX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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