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E3 KVN

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,099 mi
Last recorded55,099 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 KVN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,099 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 54,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 54,659 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,207 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 53,729 miles

Battery insecure

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S wiper slight tear on edge

Slight corrosion on rear subframe

Slight play in N/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 14 May 2011 53,729 miles

Battery insecure

N/S wiper slight tear on edge

Slight corrosion on rear subframe

Slight play in N/S/F lower ball joint

Pass 15 May 2010 52,961 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 51,644 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2009 51,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 50,736 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust bracket loose/broken at gearbox

slight corrosion at n/s of rear subframe

Pass 20 May 2006 49,791 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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E3 KVN is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E3 KVN, 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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E3 KVN is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 September 1987.

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