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E22 WGK

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,694 mi
Last recorded25,694 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE22 WGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 25,694 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 25,694 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Outer inner cv boot clip loose

Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pear drop (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement pear drop (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both front rack boots (2.2.D.2d)

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2016 24,145 miles

NSR TYRE APPROX 2mm

OSR TYRE APPROX 3mm

Fail 9 Mar 2016 24,145 miles

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

NSR TYRE APPROX 2mm

OSR TYRE APPROX 3mm

Fail 1 Jul 2015 20,651 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,651 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 18,408 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,871 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,405 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 11,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,887 miles

both rear tyres are becoming perished

Fail 17 Sep 2010 10,887 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres are becoming perished

Pass 19 May 2009 10,854 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 10,823 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 10,682 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 10,516 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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E22 WGK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E22 WGK, 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 E22 WGK registered?

E22 WGK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 September 1987.

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