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E474 MTR

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE474 MTR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2012

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering lock poor

wiring inside vehicle and under bonnet very dangerous

Pass 14 Sep 2011 3,889 miles

both driveshafts shortened and welded

exhaust centre pipe slight leak

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s sill has rust hole but not within 30cm

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

o/s/r damper or brake looks to be slightly damp

Fail 14 Sep 2011

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both driveshafts shortened and welded

exhaust centre pipe slight leak

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s sill has rust hole but not within 30cm

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

o/s/r damper or brake looks to be slightly damp

Pass 16 Sep 2010 3,133 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 1,923 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,913 miles

both sills rusty

play both swivels

Fail 16 Sep 2008 55,911 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sills rusty

play both swivels

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,146 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

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

Surfaces corrosion to under side of vehicle in places

Fail 10 Aug 2006 50,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine oil leaks

Surface corrossion to both outter sill in places and under slde of vehicle

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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E474 MTR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E474 MTR, 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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E474 MTR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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