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E313 JPG

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,020 mi
Last recorded32,020 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE313 JPG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 32,020 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 32,019 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,337 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 29,317 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,983 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,577 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 23,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,500 miles

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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E313 JPG is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E313 JPG, 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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E313 JPG is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 June 1988.

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