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E151 UUX

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,686 mi
Last recorded68,686 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE151 UUX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 68,686 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 68,686 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 68,498 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 68,469 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,467 miles

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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E151 UUX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E151 UUX, 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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What year was E151 UUX registered?

E151 UUX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E151 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E151 UUX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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