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E4 ERA

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 ERA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 97,128 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 97,112 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 95,441 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 94,906 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,893 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 92,992 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 92,992 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 92,162 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 91,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 90,524 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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E4 ERA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E4 ERA, 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 E4 ERA registered?

E4 ERA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 7 September 1988.

Is E4 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 ERA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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