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E648 ECP

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,707 mi
Last recorded12,707 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE648 ECP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 12,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 12,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,213 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 8,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 6,000 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 6,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 4,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,676 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 2,675 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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E648 ECP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E648 ECP, 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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E648 ECP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 August 1987.

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