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E418 GCF

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,029 mi
Last recorded84,029 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE418 GCF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 84,029 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 84,029 miles

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

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

steeringrack has slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2005 81,577 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 81,577 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

chassis plate has been tampered with.

engine looks to be a 1300cc

vehicle possibly not what it appears to be/registered as.

Fail 23 Dec 2005 81,573 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1) exhaust noise just acceptable 2) slight wear n/s front hub assy 3) tyres 175 50 13 4)n/s rear tyure shows signs of fouling inner wheel arch although sufficient clearance at time of inspection 5) o/s rear brake hose and pipe clearance to body suspe

Fail 13 Dec 2005 81,577 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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E418 GCF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E418 GCF, 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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What year was E418 GCF registered?

E418 GCF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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