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E570 MPX

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Purple Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

58,162 mi
Last recorded58,162 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE570 MPX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 58,162 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,147 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 57,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,799 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,784 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,780 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,187 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 72,485 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded.

nearside rear shock absorber slightly worn.

offside front steering track rod end gaiter slightly split.

slight corrosion across the bulk head.

slight corrosion around nearside rear of body.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,655 miles

Both rear exhaust mounts perished.

Both rear foot brake efforts are very low.

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

Windscreen wiper clearing ability is poor.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 70,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Both rear exhaust mounts perished.

Both rear foot brake efforts are very low.

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper clearing ability is poor.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 70,639 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 70,622 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

both outer front floor pans rusted

Pass 21 Aug 2007 68,502 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,505 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 67,501 miles

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

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

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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E570 MPX is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E570 MPX, 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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E570 MPX is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 June 1988.

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