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E145 BDV

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,150 mi
Last recorded5,150 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 BDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 5,150 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 5,107 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted.

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight ripple to outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 3,925 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 2,522 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 1,275 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 11 miles

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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E145 BDV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E145 BDV, 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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What year was E145 BDV registered?

E145 BDV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 8 May 1988.

Is E145 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E145 BDV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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