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E616 FLX

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,518 mi
Last recorded21,518 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE616 FLX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 21,518 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 21,517 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 21,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,299 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 9,761 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 9,707 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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E616 FLX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E616 FLX, 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 E616 FLX registered?

E616 FLX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 October 1987.

Is E616 FLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E616 FLX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E616 FLX have outstanding finance?

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