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E79 WET

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,511 mi
Last recorded62,511 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE79 WET
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 May 2024 62,511 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,909 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,009 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,020 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,033 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,759 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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E79 WET is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E79 WET, 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 E79 WET registered?

E79 WET is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is E79 WET safe to buy?

The MOT history for E79 WET shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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