MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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.
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)
Oil leak
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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