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E259 MMP

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,241 mi
Last recorded84,241 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE259 MMP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,241 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 84,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 84,157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 84,143 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 83,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 83,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower by door seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,626 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 83,615 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure both buckles missing belts not bolted to floor anchor points (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,675 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 82,675 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,440 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,363 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 82,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 82,220 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,673 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 81,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 72,910 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 72,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 70,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 70,681 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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E259 MMP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E259 MMP, 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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E259 MMP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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