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E145 YHR

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

85,910 mi
Last recorded85,910 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE145 YHR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2019 85,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,351 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 81,347 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 81,342 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,792 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 78,485 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

corrosion on both sides front and rear floorpans, welded from inside but underside very rough

extensive welding repairs carried out

play in n/s steering rack on limit

Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,327 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise front and rear brake judder

advise noise in n\s\front wheel bearing

advise play in steering rack

advise slight play in n\s\front upper and lower ball joints

Fail 28 Nov 2012 78,323 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise front and rear brake judder

advise noise in n\s\front wheel bearing

advise play in steering rack

advise slight play in n\s\front upper and lower ball joints

Pass 2 Dec 2011 72,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 72,701 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 72,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YHR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 E145 YHR, 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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E145 YHR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 January 1988.

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