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E18 DGN

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,790 mi
Last recorded82,790 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 DGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 82,790 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 82,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 81,282 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 81,282 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 81,104 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 80,964 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,292 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 80,188 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 80,165 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,937 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,058 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,928 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 68,921 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E18 DGN is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E18 DGN, 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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E18 DGN is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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