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E234 NVV

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,997 mi
Last recorded63,997 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE234 NVV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,997 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,916 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,828 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,742 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 63,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,582 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 61,853 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 61,821 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 59,901 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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E234 NVV is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E234 NVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E234 NVV registered?

E234 NVV is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 18 April 1988.

Is E234 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E234 NVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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