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E423 MLJ

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,912 mi
Last recorded86,912 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE423 MLJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 86,897 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,897 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,836 miles

Offside front tyre worn slight on outer edge

Offside side repeater dim

Fail 21 Sep 2020 86,833 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn slight on outer edge

offside side repeater lamp dim

Fail 26 Aug 2020 86,826 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,700 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty no warning light or "tell-tale" present (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 86,698 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant from heater to engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator switch faulty no warning light or "tell-tale" present (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,575 miles

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

slight lift in nearside steering inner arm

Fail 17 Oct 2013 86,575 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight lift in nearside steering inner arm

Fail 12 Oct 2013 86,575 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber is missing

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,465 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 86,464 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 86,440 miles

brake pipes, ferrels and unions have been under sealed and greased

engine has a oil leak

slight play in upper steering collum

Fail 20 Jan 2010 86,440 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes, ferrels and unions have been under sealed and greased

engine has a oil leak

slight play in upper steering collum

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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E423 MLJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 E423 MLJ, 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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E423 MLJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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