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E26 LWK

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,017 mi
Last recorded38,017 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 LWK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 38,017 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 37,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,608 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 34,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 32,618 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 31,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 30,224 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,691 miles

Front headlamp colour poss not correct

Fail 22 Jul 2017 28,691 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front headlamp colour poss not correct

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,998 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 269,464 miles

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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E26 LWK is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E26 LWK, 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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What year was E26 LWK registered?

E26 LWK is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is E26 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 LWK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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