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E569 SYD

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,815 mi
Last recorded2,815 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE569 SYD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 2,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 2,440 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 2,380 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 2,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 1,483 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 1,458 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 1,458 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 1,440 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO VEHICLE

OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Oct 2014 205 miles

vehicle heavily modificated & emissions very erratic

Pass 23 Jul 2012 185 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011
Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,642 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 78,642 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,476 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,909 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 77,872 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E569 SYD is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E569 SYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E569 SYD registered?

E569 SYD is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E569 SYD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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