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E545 AMB

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,283 mi
Last recorded25,283 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE545 AMB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 25,283 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,051 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 22,908 miles

slight play nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Jun 2018 21,510 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 21,510 miles

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 20,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear brake service or repair , slight pulsing under braking

Fail 22 May 2017 20,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear brake service or repair , slight pulsing under braking

Pass 24 May 2016 18,810 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 17,434 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,697 miles

rear wheel bearings...........

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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E545 AMB is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E545 AMB, 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 E545 AMB registered?

E545 AMB is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E545 AMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E545 AMB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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