1987 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · 100 MAM
1987 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 44,759 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1987
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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100 MAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 44,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
100 MAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E (100 MAM) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step to sill (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door ”; “Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides boot floor ”.
100 MAM Mileage History
- 20/07/202340,771 mi
- 27/07/202340,771 mi
- 10/08/202442,693 mi+1,922 mi
- 07/04/202542,778 mi+85 mi
- 26/03/202644,759 mi+1,981 mi
Average of roughly 1,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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