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E322 GBJ

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,239 mi
Last recorded77,239 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE322 GBJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 77,239 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,125 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 76,946 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 76,873 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 76,620 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 76,560 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,458 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,214 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,989 miles

play in o/s track rod end

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,768 miles

hand brake cables not located correctly, movment at o/s rack

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,533 miles

minor play in o/s rear shock lower bush, minor movment in rack ends, hand brake cables not located correctly

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,170 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,906 miles

front and rear brakes imbalanced, rear seat and belts removed, track rod end boots split

Pass 11 Aug 2007 74,887 miles

co limits high, head light images, rear seats and belts removed

Pass 10 Aug 2006 74,560 miles

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Fail 10 Aug 2006 74,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear stop and tail light fading

no rear seat or seat belts fitted during test

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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E322 GBJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E322 GBJ, 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 E322 GBJ registered?

E322 GBJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E322 GBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E322 GBJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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