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E491 OPR

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,119 mi
Last recorded38,119 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE491 OPR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 38,119 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 37,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,940 miles

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge[raised edge construction].

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge [raised edge con struction].

Rear seat base insecure.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,247 miles

rear number plate slightly soiled.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,170 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit

play in n/s rear radius arm bearings

Fail 12 Feb 2008 37,169 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge on legal limit

play in n/s rear radius arm bearings

Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,525 miles

same as sheet number 104852637484

Fail 1 Feb 2007 36,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

play in o/s and n/s steering rack

rear valance and doors rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2006 35,537 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 35,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

stone chip in center windscreen

play in o/s and n/s rear radius arm bearings

rear exhaust mount split

rear n/plate damaged

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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E491 OPR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E491 OPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E491 OPR registered?

E491 OPR is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 19 February 1988.

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The MOT history for E491 OPR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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