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E182 AJA

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,819 mi
Last recorded50,819 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE182 AJA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 50,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 50,791 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 50,767 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 48,616 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivrs seat starting to become loose / but not insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2014 48,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivrs seat starting to become loose / but not insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,710 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,812 miles

engine oil leak

front balljoint dust covers in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front brake hose in poor condition

pin hole in nearside front cv boot

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,873 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,615 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn low on edges (raised tread) 145/70/12

Fail 23 Jul 2010 40,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn low on edges (raised tread) 145/70/12

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,522 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 39,522 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front hub slight play

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2006 39,228 miles

slight blow front exhaust.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 38,759 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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E182 AJA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E182 AJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E182 AJA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 18 May 1988.

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