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E824 NMD

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,462 mi
Last recorded96,462 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE824 NMD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 96,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2012 96,450 miles

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

Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 94,802 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,366 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 93,778 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 93,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 90,695 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 90,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 88,309 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 88,309 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 88,238 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 84,617 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 84,617 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 17,700 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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E824 NMD is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E824 NMD, 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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E824 NMD is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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