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E599 KDU

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,962 mi
Last recorded105,962 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE599 KDU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 105,962 miles

Both front steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2025 105,291 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 103,725 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 102,747 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 101,805 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 100,389 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 98,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front flexi hoses run close to tie bars

Fail 12 Jul 2019 98,886 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front flexi hoses run close to tie bars

Pass 31 May 2018 98,648 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front flexi hoses run close to front tie bars

Fail 26 May 2018 98,631 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front flexi hoses run close to front tie bars

Pass 28 Apr 2017 97,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front flexi brake pipes run close to tie bars

Pass 1 Apr 2016 96,387 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front flex hoses run close to suspension but well protected

fuel supply pipe corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 96,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front flex hoses run close to suspension but well protected

fuel supply pipe corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2016 96,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,514 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2012 91,473 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 21 Feb 2012 91,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,581 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 84,581 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,120 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 79,104 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 74,771 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,332 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 71,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 67,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 67,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 60,413 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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E599 KDU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E599 KDU, 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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E599 KDU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 January 1988.

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