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EGU 870H

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,952 mi
Last recorded89,952 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGU 870H
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,952 miles

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

slight corrosion too battery tray area

Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,875 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 89,872 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

THROTTLE STICKING

Pass 15 May 2019 89,346 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 89,346 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component likely to become detached both lower swivels not locked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center hanger not connected (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,420 miles

play in lower steering column shaft

Fail 14 Oct 2017 88,416 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings nearside front stabilizer arm bolt loos at lower arm end (2.2.B.1h)

play in lower steering column shaft

Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,489 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 86,608 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 84,028 miles

Front Exhaust bracket not fitted system still secure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 84,028 miles

Front Exhaust bracket not fitted system still secure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,796 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 81,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,892 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 79,401 miles

n/s/front lower wing has corrosion

Fail 28 May 2008 79,401 miles

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

n/s/front lower wing has corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2007 79,198 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 78,714 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 78,714 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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EGU 870H is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 53,264 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 EGU 870H, 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 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EGU 870H is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 February 1985.

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