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E492 KRV

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,662 mi
Last recorded72,662 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE492 KRV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 72,662 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

nearside steering rack boot cable tie securing boot, boot displaced

Fail 5 Mar 2019 72,659 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit neg clamp bolt missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit under bonnet front of engine (4.11 (c) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.66% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users clear fluid gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal on cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

nearside steering rack boot cable tie securing boot, boot displaced

Fail 26 Feb 2019 72,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 72,269 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,195 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,503 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 71,167 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 71,167 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,980 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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E492 KRV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E492 KRV, 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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E492 KRV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 17 December 1987.

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