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E294 FNR

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,796 mi
Last recorded53,796 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE294 FNR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 53,796 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 53,786 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 53,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded around rear subframe ()

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

Pass 24 May 2023 51,316 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 53,704 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2021 53,690 miles

Offside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated OUTER SILL CORRODED NEXT TO SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 53,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,592 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,529 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 53,529 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,258 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 53,257 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 52,477 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,145 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

n/s front tyre outer wall slight damage no cord exposure

Fail 6 Jun 2011 52,145 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

n/s front tyre outer wall slight damage no cord exposure

Pass 5 May 2009 51,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 May 2009 51,441 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 5 Jul 2006 50,261 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 50,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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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E294 FNR is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E294 FNR, 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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E294 FNR is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 October 1987.

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