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E245 NNX

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,785 mi
Last recorded30,785 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 NNX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 30,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 30,775 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 30,599 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 30,595 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 30,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,914 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 29,895 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 29,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 29,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under body covered in sealant

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,610 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,572 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,202 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,217 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,157 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,032 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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E245 NNX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E245 NNX, 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 E245 NNX registered?

E245 NNX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E245 NNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E245 NNX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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