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E181 FGV

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,167 mi
Last recorded92,167 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE181 FGV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 92,167 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 92,161 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 91,379 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 91,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 88,586 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 85,174 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 81,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 79,436 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 79,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor and central inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front sill to floor corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 76,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear radius arm bearing has slight movement

Pass 17 Mar 2018 73,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joints (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 70,901 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,061 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outter treads

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,125 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 63,125 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 60,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,908 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 58,814 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 57,941 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,290 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 57,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,155 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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E181 FGV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 E181 FGV, 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 E181 FGV registered?

E181 FGV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 October 1987.

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