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E210 CYJ

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,434 mi
Last recorded4,434 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE210 CYJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 4,434 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 4,417 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 3,008 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 2,960 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 739 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,892 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 99,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 98,074 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust has slight blow from joint

Pass 31 Aug 2013 97,510 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 97,506 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,526 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,540 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 92,762 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 92,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,951 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 80,971 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 80,971 miles

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 23 Jan 2007 74,485 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 74,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 68,528 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 68,524 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise rear fog light worked with a tap

wipers not parking at bottom of screen when switch off

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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E210 CYJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E210 CYJ, 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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E210 CYJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 December 1987.

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