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E859 YCA

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,758 mi
Last recorded49,758 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE859 YCA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 49,758 miles

CORROSION BOTH FRONT INNER FLITCH PANELS SLIGHT CORROSION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 49,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER FLITCH PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BEARING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR AREA. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 49,320 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 49,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,915 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 48,914 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,651 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,187 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 47,179 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,695 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 38,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 35,686 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 33,768 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,974 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,168 miles

patch to o/s/f inner wing (within prescribed area) not fully welded but does not appear to cover corrosion or damage

Fail 22 Jan 2009 31,168 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

patch to o/s/f inner wing (within prescribed area) not fully welded but does not appear to cover corrosion or damage

Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,025 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 31,025 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,663 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

n/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall.

Fail 7 Nov 2006 30,645 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres cracking in tread and on n\s side wall

Pass 8 Nov 2005 30,114 miles

rear brake rise and fall slight difference.

slight corrosion to front of inner sills.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

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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E859 YCA 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 58.3%.

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 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 E859 YCA, 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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E859 YCA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 November 1987.

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