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E525 XTT

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

56,628 mi
Last recorded56,628 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE525 XTT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2010 56,628 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,933 miles

rear gear change moutings brocken

o/s/f trye has cuts on outer tread

Fail 21 Jan 2009 50,911 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

o/s/f trye has cuts on outer tread

rear gear change moutings brocken

Fail 5 Aug 2008 50,875 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,562 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 50,559 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 49,834 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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E525 XTT is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E525 XTT, 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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E525 XTT is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 October 1987.

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