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E365 KFB

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,213 mi
Last recorded71,213 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE365 KFB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,213 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

near side front tyre side walls slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,878 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides outer body side panels slightly corroded by sides windows/ off side upper below gutter close to seat belt mounts

steering coloumn lowering bracket fitted???

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,113 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front seats slight movement in locked position

front bumper carrier starting to corrode

rust hole in o / s/f sill top

Pass 17 Feb 2007 55,513 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 52,926 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 52,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

frontseats held in upright position but with play

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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E365 KFB is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E365 KFB, 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 E365 KFB registered?

E365 KFB is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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