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E631 XGJ

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,712 mi
Last recorded82,712 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE631 XGJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,423 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 82,008 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 82,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 81,668 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 81,668 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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E631 XGJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc 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 E631 XGJ, 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 E631 XGJ registered?

E631 XGJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 December 1987.

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The MOT history for E631 XGJ 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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