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E346 EAA

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,628 mi
Last recorded16,628 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE346 EAA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 16,628 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 166,130 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 10,382 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 10,376 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 6,837 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 6,830 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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E346 EAA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E346 EAA, 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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E346 EAA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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