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E210 HPK

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,503 mi
Last recorded42,503 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE210 HPK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 42,503 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 42,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 40,303 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s door mirror insecure

rear of front arch/sill rusted

Fail 9 Oct 2007 39,342 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s door mirror insecure

rear of front arch/sill rusted

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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E210 HPK is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E210 HPK, 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 E210 HPK registered?

E210 HPK is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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