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E736 GLK

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,950 mi
Last recorded17,950 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE736 GLK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 17,950 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Mar 2024 17,284 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour faded both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Fail 21 Mar 2024 17,284 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp incorrect colour faded both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

Pass 23 Feb 2023 15,866 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 15,851 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,832 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 13,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 7,762 miles

rear section of exhaust loose slight blow from joint

slight play steering coloum

underside of car undersilled

Fail 20 Jun 2013 7,722 miles

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

rear section of exhaust loose slight blow from joint

slight play steering coloum

underside of car undersilled

Pass 13 Jun 2012 5,053 miles

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

covers & shields not allowing full inspection

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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E736 GLK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E736 GLK, 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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E736 GLK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 28 October 1987.

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