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E692 EPJ

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,103 mi
Last recorded5,103 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE692 EPJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 5,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 5,103 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 5,103 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 5,103 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested All (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 5,103 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 5,103 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 5,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 5,021 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 4,863 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 4,734 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 4,468 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 4,252 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 42,523 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,523 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 42,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,001 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 3,054 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,848 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,685 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 17,502 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 17,502 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 17,350 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 1,552 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 1,551 miles

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

Oil leak

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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E692 EPJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E692 EPJ, 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 E692 EPJ registered?

E692 EPJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 September 1987.

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The MOT history for E692 EPJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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