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E747 XNK

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,083 mi
Last recorded60,083 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE747 XNK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has cuts on the outter edged

nearside rear tyre has cuts on the outter edged

offside front tyre has cuts on the outter edged

offside rear tyre has cuts on the outter edged

Fail 24 Jun 2014 60,082 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has cuts on the outter edged

nearside rear tyre has cuts on the outter edged

offside front tyre has cuts on the outter edged

offside rear tyre has cuts on the outter edged

Pass 17 May 2013 57,251 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 57,250 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,386 miles

all four brake efficiencies are lower than they should be

Battery insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

all four brake efficiencies are lower than they should be

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,995 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear seatbelts missing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2010 53,995 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear seatbelts missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,092 miles

fuel cap seal perished

movement/wear in o/s/f wheel bearing

wipers do not self park

wipers performance not 100%

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,140 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 53,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,389 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 52,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 52,384 miles

BOT FRONT OUTER SILLS RUSTY

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

OSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE CRACKED.

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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E747 XNK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E747 XNK, 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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E747 XNK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 September 1987.

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