MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,652 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At exhaust manifold to front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Close to suspension Marked Yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At bulkhead inside inner wheel arch (Marked Yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
General corrosion to under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Boot lid slightly loose Boot hinged area excessively corroded and weakened (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Close to suspension (Marked Yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well excessively corroded and holes in outer skin(Marked Yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front seat belt stalk damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
boot floor corroded
floor pans corroded
general corrosion on vehicle
rear subframe corroded
slight play in nearside top and bottom ball joints
Position lamp not working all lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front seat belt stalk damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
boot floor corroded
floor pans corroded
general corrosion on vehicle
rear subframe corroded
slight play in nearside top and bottom ball joints
Exhaust system insecure centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure mount corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure mount corroded (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
boot floor corroded
floor pans corroded
nearside front seat beld stalk damaged
rear subframe corroded
slight play in nearside top and bottom ball joints
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch inoperative for offside indicators (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
general corrosion on vehicle
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flange (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to fexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front exhaust mount bolts missing
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front subframe mounts slight crack? (6.1.A.1)
floor pan and all over corroding
rear service and hand brake balance
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear o/s/r parking brake reading could be improved
floor pan corroded in general
offside and nearside front floor pan corroding 30cm of subframe mountings
Offside Rear tyre wearing outer and cracking in treads
front brake pads appear low
offside front tyre very worn outer
slight play in both front sub frame bushes (marked with chalk)
slight play in steering rack
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
chip in winsdscreen
corrosion to battery tray & spare wheel recess
free play in nearside rear wheel bearing
knock from steering rack when rocked to and fro
offside door pillar/vehicle structure corroded
offside front tyre worn on outside edge
wear/deterioration to front brake discs
wiper operation slow
engine oil leak(s)
free play in offside & nearside upper & lower suspension joints
front tyres worn close to legal limt (offside front JUST on legal limit)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front sub frame (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sub frame (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front sub frame (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sub frame (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
engine oil leak(s)
front tyres worn close to legal limit (offside JUST on legal limit)
wear in near side upper & offside upper & lower ball joints
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
E253 FJF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E253 FJF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of E253 FJF?
You can check the full history of E253 FJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was E253 FJF registered?
E253 FJF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 November 1987.
Is E253 FJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for E253 FJF shows 20 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E253 FJF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E253 FJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.