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E974 UNA

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,636 mi
Last recorded33,636 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE974 UNA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 33,636 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 33,401 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 33,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

steering column mount has slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2019 33,180 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 33,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 32,657 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 32,646 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated close to excessive (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 May 2017 32,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Inner rack ends have slight play

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation of wheel

Rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

Rear stop tail lights showing signs of white

Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,588 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,348 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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E974 UNA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E974 UNA, 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 E974 UNA registered?

E974 UNA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E974 UNA safe to buy?

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