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E117 VGC

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,967 mi
Last recorded73,967 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 VGC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2011 73,967 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre s/walls cracked

o/s/f inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2010 73,922 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,182 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2009 73,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,052 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 70,052 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front pads appear low.

Hazzard lamps flash too fast.

Horn is quiet.

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

Offside front seat belt is slow to return.

Oil loss at engine area.

Play at front suspension pivots,

Play at rear wheel bearings

Rear sub frame /rear of boot/rear panels/ rear floors/ front floors are VERY VERY Rusty.

Small leak at exhaust.

THIS VEHICLE HAS LARGE AREAS OF ADVANCED CORROSION.aLSO PREVIOUS REPAIRS ARE OF A POOR STANDARD AND COVERED IN COPIOUS LAYERS OS UNDER BODY SEALANT.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 67,612 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,331 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 62,331 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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E117 VGC is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E117 VGC, 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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E117 VGC is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 13 August 1987.

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