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E430 EPH

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,324 mi
Last recorded17,324 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE430 EPH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 17,324 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 14,753 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 12,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 10,613 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,502 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front outer cv gaiter has the wrong type of clip causing slight leak

rubber fuel hose perrishing (rear)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 7,857 miles

Oil leak

offside front inner drive shaft boot insecure

fuel pipe showing cord

Fail 23 Aug 2010 7,857 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak

offside front inner drive shaft boot insecure

fuel pipe showing cord

Pass 21 Aug 2009 6,475 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,048 miles

offside wheel arch trim missing

Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,998 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 3,629 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,629 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 1,706 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 1,706 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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E430 EPH is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E430 EPH, 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 E430 EPH registered?

E430 EPH is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E430 EPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E430 EPH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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