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E362 JSL

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,049 mi
Last recorded1,049 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE362 JSL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 1,049 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 1,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 831 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 602 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 256 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,238 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working worked when tapped (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,238 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 68,235 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Outer C.v. boot slightly loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,866 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 67,866 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,551 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,551 miles

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

Brake cable has restricted free movement exhaust hitting it (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged back subframe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour and repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Under bonnet (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2009 71,983 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 71,738 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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E362 JSL is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E362 JSL, 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 E362 JSL registered?

E362 JSL is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 December 1987.

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