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E987 PEG

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,320 mi
Last recorded81,320 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE987 PEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 81,320 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 81,320 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 80,062 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel fouls tyre in full lock

corrosion holes in floor both sides at front of floor pan non structural

slight play in steering column

Fail 22 May 2025 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wheel fouls tyre in full lock

corrosion holes in floor both sides at front of floor pan non structural

slight play in steering column

Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,844 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front corrosion near jacking point

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 79,844 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front corrosion near jacking point

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 79,416 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,368 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,352 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,452 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 78,701 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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E987 PEG is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E987 PEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E987 PEG registered?

E987 PEG is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 16 May 1988.

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