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E145 BVW

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

33,668 mi
Last recorded33,668 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 BVW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 33,668 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 33,568 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 31,870 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 26,530 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 26,340 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 26,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 26,121 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 26,121 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery security in boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 25,848 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 25,848 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f ,n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r, corroded and holed within 30 cm of sub frame mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 25,344 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 25,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,186 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 24,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,170 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 22,150 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 21,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 21,305 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,951 miles

heavy under seal rear floors unable to identify if it has had correct repair

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 21 May 2012 20,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy under seal rear floors unable to identify if it has had correct repair

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 25 May 2011 20,620 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 20,620 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2010 20,033 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 20,033 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,651 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 19,617 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,536 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 18,931 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion present at offside and nearside outer sills

nearside tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,931 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion present at offside and nearside outer sills

nearside tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,309 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 18,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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E145 BVW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E145 BVW, 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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E145 BVW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 September 1987.

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