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E942 SKG

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,581 mi
Last recorded38,581 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE942 SKG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,581 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 38,547 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside door frame corroded

rear neardide seat back wont lock but stays in upright position

rear offside radius arm siezed

Pass 3 Jun 2006 33,708 miles

minor leak from mid section of exhaust

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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E942 SKG is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E942 SKG, 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 E942 SKG registered?

E942 SKG is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 December 1987.

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