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1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,880 mi
Last recorded13,880 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 BAN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 13,880 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 13,576 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 13,086 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 12,622 miles

Nearside front steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

Rear tyres cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 22 May 2018 12,324 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 11,923 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 11,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 9,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 9,684 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 9,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 9,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 9,329 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 9,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 9,086 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,872 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 8,726 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 8,724 miles

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

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

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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E2 BAN is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 E2 BAN, 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 E2 BAN registered?

E2 BAN is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E2 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 BAN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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