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E676 RRH

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Maroon Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,749 mi
Last recorded61,749 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE676 RRH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 61,749 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 61,319 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear service brake low

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,857 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 59,875 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 59,859 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,152 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2020 59,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,073 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2017 59,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

battery tray corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 59,039 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,023 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 59,023 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 59,003 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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E676 RRH is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Maroon with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 E676 RRH, 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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E676 RRH is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 September 1987.

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