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E420 MKV

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,977 mi
Last recorded77,977 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE420 MKV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,977 miles

nearside front top ball joint boot damaged

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front bottom ball joint slight play

offside front outer c/v boot perished damp with grease

offside front steering rack boot perished

slight noise both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,164 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 69,237 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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 52,552 miles

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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E420 MKV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E420 MKV, 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 E420 MKV registered?

E420 MKV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is E420 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E420 MKV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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