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E629 HLB

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,962 mi
Last recorded1,962 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE629 HLB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 1,962 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2015 1,837 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 1,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,132 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,600 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front flexi brake hose slightly perished

Fail 5 Oct 2009 93,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside front flexi brake hose slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2008 88,872 miles

Grease aroung O/S/F cv joint but no visable defect in gaiter

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 88,872 miles

Grease aroung O/S/F cv joint but no visable defect in gaiter

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,150 miles

see original failiure documents

Fail 18 Sep 2007 85,137 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Oil leak

extensive underbody underseal † †rear subframe heavily undersealed and slightly damaged across back crossmember

offside front pannel slightly corroded around eyelet mount

patch repairs to both outer sills and offside front inner wing

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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E629 HLB is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 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 Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E629 HLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E629 HLB is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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