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E225 CNB

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

32,318 mi
Last recorded32,318 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE225 CNB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,318 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 32,310 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 31,322 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 31,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

frobt number plate cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,448 miles

both rear inner back pannal slightly corroeded

off side rerar 1/4 pannal joint slightly corroeded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 30,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear inner back pannal slightly corroeded

off side rerar 1/4 pannal joint slightly corroeded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,592 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 29,593 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 28,731 miles

front lower pannal corroeded

off side rear arch corroeded

Fail 6 Dec 2010 28,731 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front lower pannal corroeded

off side rear arch corroeded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,973 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 27,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 26,755 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 26,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,449 miles

rear lower back panal corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,169 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 24,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 23,158 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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E225 CNB is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E225 CNB, 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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E225 CNB is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 25 July 1988.

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