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E216 PLJ

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,236 mi
Last recorded22,236 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE216 PLJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 22,236 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 22,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,138 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,003 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,648 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 21,600 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 21,597 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 21,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,591 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,563 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,498 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,157 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 21,157 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 20,781 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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E216 PLJ is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red 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 E216 PLJ, 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 E216 PLJ registered?

E216 PLJ is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 April 1988.

Is E216 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E216 PLJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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