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E153 YKO

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,960 mi
Last recorded21,960 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE153 YKO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 21,960 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 21,385 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 20,754 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 20,752 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,411 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 19,566 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 19,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 18,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 16,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,196 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 15,969 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 114,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 13,384 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 12,540 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 92,418 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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E153 YKO is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E153 YKO, 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 E153 YKO registered?

E153 YKO is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 May 1988.

Is E153 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E153 YKO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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