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E282 CFE

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,403 mi
Last recorded15,403 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE282 CFE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 15,403 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 May 2021 14,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 14,705 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 14,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 14,031 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 12,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - also worn on inner edge - 165/60 12 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component gaitor (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 11,709 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2017 11,709 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 10,083 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 8,763 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 8,725 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 7,350 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 6,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 6,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 4,211 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 1,458 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 1,458 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 2 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 79,763 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 79,763 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion can be seen through n/s jacking hole to inner sill

rear valance panel has corrosion @ n/s

rubber fuel pipe from tank perished

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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E282 CFE is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red 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 E282 CFE, 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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E282 CFE is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 August 1987.

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