MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,302 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion nearside front and offside front door sills
corrosion nearside rear roof pillar
nearside front and nearside rear wheel arch trims missing
nearside front tyre sidewall cracking slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
flaking rust offside front and nearside front door sills
nearside front and nearside rear wheel arch trims missing
oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E868 JHY is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E868 JHY, 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 E868 JHY registered?
E868 JHY is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 August 1987.
Is E868 JHY safe to buy?
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