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E646 GTF

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,508 mi
Last recorded71,508 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE646 GTF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 71,508 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 71,497 miles

Front Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 71,480 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 71,480 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 71,154 miles

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

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked front subframe (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisor (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,590 miles

Front engine steady bar cracked

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

Nearside Rear tyre radial cracking

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

indicators slow but working

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,381 miles

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

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

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

advise on engine bracket broken

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,799 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,618 miles

some rust underneath.n/s/r shock absorber damp.n/s cv boot clip adrift.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 56,538 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,791 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 51,791 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E646 GTF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E646 GTF, 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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E646 GTF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 March 1988.

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