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E298 MNX

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,373 mi
Last recorded68,373 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE298 MNX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 68,373 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 65,693 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 65,691 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front tip-up seats cannot be secured in the running position

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

Pass 15 May 2008 62,915 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 62,876 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2007 60,484 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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E298 MNX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E298 MNX, 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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What year was E298 MNX registered?

E298 MNX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E298 MNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E298 MNX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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