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E159 RNG

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,910 mi
Last recorded45,910 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 RNG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 45,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 May 2026 45,904 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 45,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 45,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 45,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 45,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor pan corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 45,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,775 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 44,775 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill +floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,408 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 44,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,603 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 42,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

drivers seat loose almost to excess

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease almost to excess

throttle pedel sticks slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2014 42,371 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

drivers seat loose almost to excess

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease almost to excess

throttle pedel sticks slightly

Fail 10 May 2013 42,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

alternator rear bracket bolts loose?tightened.and evidence of a coolant leak apparent?

rear lamps clear lens covers fitted? marker/stop lamp poor/dim almost to excess?

Pass 10 May 2013 42,017 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

alternator rear bracket bolts loose?tightened.and evidence of a coolant leak apparent?

rear lamps clear lens covers fitted? marker/stop lamp poor/dim almost to excess?

Pass 25 May 2012 41,499 miles

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

fuel line where it goes over rear subframe area corroded almost to excess?

Fail 25 May 2012 41,499 miles

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

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

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

fuel line where it goes over rear subframe area corroded almost to excess?

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip worn smooth and brake anti-slip worn also but not to excess?

offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisey but not to excess?

oil leak from sump bung apparent?

stop lamps and rear marker lamps more pink than red,clear lamp lenses fitted all round?

Fail 7 Jun 2011 41,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip worn smooth and brake anti-slip worn also but not to excess?

offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisey but not to excess?

oil leak from sump bung apparent?

stop lamps and rear marker lamps more pink than red,clear lamp lenses fitted all round?

Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 40,610 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,317 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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E159 RNG is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E159 RNG, 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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E159 RNG is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 December 1987.

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