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E528 XGO

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,123 mi
Last recorded47,123 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE528 XGO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 47,123 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 47,104 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,086 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 47,056 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,043 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,933 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,737 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,519 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,028 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 45,959 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,974 miles

### ALL UNDERNEATH OF CAR COVERED IN A BLACK SEAL ALL BRAKE PIPES AND CORROSION CHECKED TO THE BEST OF MY ABLITY.###

offside front side repeater starting to discolour.

slight lift in both front wheels

Fail 27 Sep 2007 43,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

### ALL UNDERNEATH OF CAR COVERED IN A BLACK SEAL ALL BRAKE PIPES AND CORROSION CHECKED TO THE BEST OF MY ABLITY.###

offside front side repeater starting to discolour.

slight lift in both front wheels

Fail 25 Jun 2007 43,801 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 43,488 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 42,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 41,351 miles

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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E528 XGO is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 E528 XGO, 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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E528 XGO is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 9 May 1988.

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