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E371 GCK

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,559 mi
Last recorded82,559 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE371 GCK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 82,559 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,567 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,026 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 78,100 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 76,495 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 11,249 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 9,450 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 9,462 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

stiffened suspension causes poor handling.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 6,361 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 6,360 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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E371 GCK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E371 GCK, 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 E371 GCK registered?

E371 GCK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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