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E455 LBP

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

3,045 mi
Last recorded3,045 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE455 LBP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 3,045 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 2,915 miles

exhaust emissions on limit requires tuning

Pass 19 Aug 2023 2,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 2,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 2,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 1,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 718 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 138 miles

H/BRAKE STICKY

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R RADIUS ARM

Fail 20 Jun 2018 138 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR MOUNTS BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

H/BRAKE STICKY

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R RADIUS ARM

Pass 21 Mar 2017 138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 138 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside engine mounting bracket missing staybar (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 122 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 3 miles

offside rear swing arm play.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 3 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside rear swing arm play.

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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E455 LBP is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E455 LBP, 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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E455 LBP is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E455 LBP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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