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E26 EFG

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

20,412 mi
Last recorded20,412 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 EFG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,412 miles

Alt, belt very poor and loose

Boot floor and rear valance poor

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 20,402 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Alt, belt very poor and loose

Boot floor and rear valance poor

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 20,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 20,356 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s front door step corroded

n/s front inner sill corroded

o/s front inner sill corroded

unable to see rear fog lamp tell tail

Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,223 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 18,219 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,622 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 17,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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?

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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E26 EFG is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 E26 EFG, 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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E26 EFG is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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