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E371 ADB

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,549 mi
Last recorded77,549 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE371 ADB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,549 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 77,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 77,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow to go back.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 77,299 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 77,203 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 76,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive down back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 76,842 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative not flashing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive down back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,461 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 76,461 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,158 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 76,158 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,090 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,132 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 67,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,804 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 66,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,663 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 65,661 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,097 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,992 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 57,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,165 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 47,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,433 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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E371 ADB is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E371 ADB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E371 ADB registered?

E371 ADB is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 14 May 1988.

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