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B8 ECM

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,917 mi
Last recorded41,917 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ECM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 41,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 41,695 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 41,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 41,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2012 74,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,249 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,052 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,225 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 32,429 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 32,429 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,785 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,978 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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B8 ECM is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 ECM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 ECM registered?

B8 ECM is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is B8 ECM safe to buy?

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