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E260 LDL

1987 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,141 mi
Last recorded90,141 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE260 LDL
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 90,141 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 90,141 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,149 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 66,892 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f door hinge loose

Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,026 miles

as before

Fail 4 Sep 2007 58,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

density of undersill applied to underside of vehicle

front wheel clearances of front lower panel

slight o/s rear brake imbalance

unable to see full condition of front brake pads

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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E260 LDL is a 1987 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 43,332 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E260 LDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E260 LDL registered?

E260 LDL is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E260 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E260 LDL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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