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71,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside and nearside front suspension very close to bump stops.
near side front cv gaiter has very slight leak on it.
near side front top suspension swivel worn has small amount of play in it.
off side front upper suspension swivel worn /has play to the limit.
slight play in front wheel bearings.
centre exhaust box cracked and leaking to limit.
front to rear brake pipe kinked to limit at the front.
small amount of play in front wheel bearings.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
n/s/front wheel bearings noisey
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside rear tyre side walls cracking
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside rear tyre side walls cracking
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
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E292 DPM is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 E292 DPM, 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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E292 DPM is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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