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E457 DJH

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,902 mi
Last recorded82,902 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE457 DJH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,895 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,832 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to rear sub-frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 82,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to rear sub-frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 82,452 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 82,444 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,419 miles

Brake discs corroded due to standing.

Front subframe n/s/r mount worn.

N/S/F suspension soft

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,418 miles

corrosion in offside outer sill

petrol cap seal perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2011 82,417 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 82,415 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s outer sill has a slight hole

Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,415 miles

o/s outer sill has a slight hole

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,421 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear bumper missing

Fail 21 Apr 2009 79,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s + n/s front + rear bumpers missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,872 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 77,864 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2006 77,858 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 77,858 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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E457 DJH is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 E457 DJH, 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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E457 DJH is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 August 1987.

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