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E995 SWN

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,289 mi
Last recorded90,289 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE995 SWN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2006 90,289 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 90,289 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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E995 SWN is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E995 SWN, 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 E995 SWN registered?

E995 SWN is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is E995 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E995 SWN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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