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E271 DNL

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,730 mi
Last recorded8,730 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE271 DNL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 8,730 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 8,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 7,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 6,809 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 6,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 5,997 miles

front side windows tinted

Fail 16 Oct 2013 5,997 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front side windows tinted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 5,272 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 3,504 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 2,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 2,064 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 96,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 96,004 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,527 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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E271 DNL is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E271 DNL, 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 E271 DNL registered?

E271 DNL is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 December 1987.

Is E271 DNL safe to buy?

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