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E527 ELX

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

518 mi
Last recorded518 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE527 ELX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 518 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 474 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 132 miles

all tyres starting to perish

safety latch missing from bonnet

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24 miles

bonnet has no saftey latch

both tie bar cup washers wrong way round and large heavy washers missing

exhaust lose on rear and center mounts

Fail 18 Jun 2015 24 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

bonnet has no saftey latch

both tie bar cup washers wrong way round and large heavy washers missing

exhaust lose on rear and center mounts

Pass 14 Feb 2014 7 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 7 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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E527 ELX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E527 ELX, 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 E527 ELX registered?

E527 ELX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 13 August 1987.

Is E527 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E527 ELX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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