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E45 LAN

1988 Austin Mini

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,849 mi
Last recorded50,849 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini67,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE45 LAN
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,813 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,022 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres worn & bald on inner edges

slight play in o/s & n/s front top ball joints

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,198 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,079 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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E45 LAN is a 1988 Austin Mini in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 67,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E45 LAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E45 LAN registered?

E45 LAN is a 1988 Austin Mini, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E45 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E45 LAN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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