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E926 FRP

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,056 mi
Last recorded11,056 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE926 FRP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 11,056 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 10,639 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 10,636 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of bulkhead under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner qauter corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central sill/floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door shut corroded, within 30cm of seat/seatbelt mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner qauter corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central sill/floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Both rears (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 265 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 22 Dec 2011 235 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 93,403 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 88,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 88,776 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 87,846 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 87,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 84,186 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES THAT FAILED , HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND GREASED UP SLILL SURFACE RUSTING AT TIME OF RETEST

O/S OUTER SILL RUSTING

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 84,182 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s outer sill rusting

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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E926 FRP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E926 FRP, 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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E926 FRP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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