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E512 FCW

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,177 mi
Last recorded11,177 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE512 FCW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 11,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,092 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 10,916 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,689 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,469 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 10,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,236 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 10,236 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 10,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,553 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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E512 FCW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E512 FCW, 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 E512 FCW registered?

E512 FCW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 August 1987.

Is E512 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E512 FCW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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