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E366 RSC

1988 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,009 mi
Last recorded83,009 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini67,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE366 RSC
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 83,009 miles

Nearside Front steering spindle has excess play

visual gas test, no cat fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 83,009 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 83,009 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 80,914 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 80,909 miles

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

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2013 80,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 78,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 76,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front steering arm has slight free play

Pass 2 Apr 2010 74,791 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 717,641 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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E366 RSC is a 1988 Austin Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 67,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E366 RSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E366 RSC registered?

E366 RSC is a 1988 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E366 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E366 RSC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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