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E981 KBP

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,169 mi
Last recorded86,169 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE981 KBP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 86,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 85,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 85,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 84,356 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 82,278 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 82,278 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 82,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,324 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 72,802 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,785 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2008 72,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2006 72,609 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 72,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

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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E981 KBP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E981 KBP, 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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E981 KBP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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