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E332 FAB

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Diesel 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,397 mi
Last recorded17,397 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE332 FAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 17,397 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 17,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 17,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 17,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 17,305 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 17,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 17,286 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 17,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 17,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 17,287 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 17,276 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,271 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,247 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 17,235 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,235 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,213 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,008 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,880 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 16,805 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,805 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,493 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,892 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 14,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 14,571 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 14,571 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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E332 FAB is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E332 FAB, 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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E332 FAB is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 August 1987.

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