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E112 MRP

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,673 mi
Last recorded15,673 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE112 MRP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,673 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front seats loose

general corrosion appearing on vehicle not within failure criteria

Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 8,125 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 8,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 2,429 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 2,424 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 68,342 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 68,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,105 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing.

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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E112 MRP is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E112 MRP, 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 E112 MRP registered?

E112 MRP is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 19 April 1988.

Is E112 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E112 MRP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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