MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,660 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?
Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
E117 BLG is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E117 BLG, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of E117 BLG?
You can check the full history of E117 BLG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was E117 BLG registered?
E117 BLG is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 27 May 1988.
Is E117 BLG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E117 BLG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E117 BLG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E117 BLG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.