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Q996MTW

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

42,345 mi
Last recorded42,345 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ996MTW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 42,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 42,232 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 42,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 42,225 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,046 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 41,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 41,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,750 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 41,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 41,617 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 41,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,595 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner edge

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 41,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly cracking inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 41,389 miles

Brake pipes coated in paint and grease obscuring full examination

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 41,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipes coated in paint and grease obscuring full examination

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 40,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 May 2013 40,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,714 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 40,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 40,662 miles

off side front tyre and nearside rear tyre both starting to split.

Fail 12 May 2008 40,662 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre and nearside rear tyre both starting to split.

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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Q996MTW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Q996MTW, 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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Q996MTW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 October 1987.

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