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E114 FAP

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,368 mi
Last recorded84,368 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE114 FAP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 84,368 miles

n/s sill/floor corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust tail pipe holed

movement in all front subframe bushes

Fail 11 Oct 2018 84,368 miles

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust tail pipe holed

movement in all front subframe bushes

n/s sill/floor corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,518 miles

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

rear seat back loose

rear sub frame corroded

footbrake has very little travel

Fail 27 Oct 2017 81,497 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float looks like its moving on lower part of the column (2.1.3)

Oil leak ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

rear seat back loose

rear sub frame corroded

footbrake has very little travel

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 72,278 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 70,956 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,857 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 66,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,498 miles

ALL WHEEL NUTS INCORRECT FOR WHEELS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 57,497 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ALL WHEEL NUTS INCORRECT FOR WHEELS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,847 miles

emissions low (poor running)

osf indicator

small play top swivels x2

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,183 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres badly perished/cracked

rear suspension found to be very stiff/hard whilst carrying out shock absorber bounce test

Fail 14 Oct 2010 44,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres badly perished/cracked

rear suspension found to be very stiff/hard whilst carrying out shock absorber bounce test

Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,408 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre have perished sidewalls

Fail 5 Jun 2008 43,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,041 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,585 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,098 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 42,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion osf floor

Pass 8 Jun 2005 41,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jun 2005 41,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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E114 FAP is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 55,483 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 E114 FAP, 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 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E114 FAP is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 June 1988.

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