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E37 BGH

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,388 mi
Last recorded85,388 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE37 BGH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,388 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 85,089 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 84,984 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,652 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 84,307 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 84,307 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 83,597 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak. Recommend adjustment.

Coolant leak

Nearside front outer pillar panel near upper hinge corroded.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front floorpan corroded.

Offside front outer sill corroded.

Offside steering box boot split. Recommend replacement.

Fail 15 May 2014 83,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear shock absorbers weak. Recommend adjustment.

Coolant leak

Nearside front outer pillar panel near upper hinge corroded.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front floorpan corroded.

Offside front outer sill corroded.

Offside steering box boot split. Recommend replacement.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,464 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 83,464 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 82,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,935 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 81,590 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,059 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 78,718 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 78,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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E37 BGH is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E37 BGH, 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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E37 BGH is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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