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E35 FPD

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,371 mi
Last recorded89,371 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE35 FPD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 89,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 89,391 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 89,378 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 89,372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 89,379 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 89,372 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 91,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 80,391 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,222 miles

n/s outer sill corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2012 79,222 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s outer sill corroding

Pass 17 May 2011 70,560 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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E35 FPD is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E35 FPD, 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 E35 FPD registered?

E35 FPD is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is E35 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E35 FPD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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