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E669 FLW

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,572 mi
Last recorded43,572 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE669 FLW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 43,572 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 43,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 40,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 39,731 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 39,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO Max 3.50% ) Results 4.10% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect background colour (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect background colour (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 38,532 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,082 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 5,835 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 5,827 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 58,277 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 58,277 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 5,827 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 5,827 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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E669 FLW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E669 FLW, 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 E669 FLW registered?

E669 FLW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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