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E125 EFR

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,528 mi
Last recorded64,528 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE125 EFR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,877 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 64,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,193 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 64,185 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,179 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 94,179 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (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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E125 EFR is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E125 EFR, 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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E125 EFR is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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