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E57 FLE

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,761 mi
Last recorded31,761 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE57 FLE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 31,761 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 31,734 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,904 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,683 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 28,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 25,600 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,335 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 23,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,488 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,303 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 19,272 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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E57 FLE 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 E57 FLE, 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 E57 FLE registered?

E57 FLE is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E57 FLE safe to buy?

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