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E250 FPK

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,630 mi
Last recorded32,630 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE250 FPK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 32,630 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 31,829 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 30,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2023 30,948 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 29,598 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 29,598 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 28,784 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 28,784 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 22,957 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 18,322 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 18,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are perished

Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,121 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 18,055 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 17,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 17,777 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 17,444 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 17,114 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,558 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,896 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,377 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 15,032 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear tyres showing signs of age

seal on fuel cap warn

Pass 16 Nov 2005 14,562 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 14,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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E250 FPK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E250 FPK, 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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E250 FPK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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