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E28 AFW

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,526 mi
Last recorded49,526 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 AFW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 49,524 miles

Nearside Front RACK END HAS PLAY #

REAR SUBRAME WEAK NSR

Pass 22 Apr 2016 49,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 49,091 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,567 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,645 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 46,262 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 46,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,524 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 45,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,660 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,439 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,439 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 41,160 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,160 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 40,090 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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E28 AFW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E28 AFW, 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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E28 AFW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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