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E609 HEG

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,234 mi
Last recorded55,234 miles
Recorded on15 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

RegistrationE609 HEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 55,234 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 55,100 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 54,968 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 54,966 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 54,801 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 54,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,576 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 54,576 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front bumper not fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 54,577 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 53,655 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E609 HEG is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E609 HEG, 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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E609 HEG is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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