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E287 SOJ

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,040 mi
Last recorded63,040 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE287 SOJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 63,040 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 60,426 miles

n/s/r brake low effort

play at steering shaft

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,166 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 60,166 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,932 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 7 Jan 2011 55,932 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 43,314 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 43,314 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 38,078 miles

o/s cill corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 17 Aug 2007 34,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,409 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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E287 SOJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E287 SOJ, 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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E287 SOJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 October 1987.

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