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E64 XRJ

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,515 mi
Last recorded151,515 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE64 XRJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 151,515 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 151,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 150,976 miles

imbalance on park brake

Pass 7 Aug 2018 150,573 miles

coolent level low

underside covered in under seal and wax oil

Pass 27 Jul 2017 15,003 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 14,943 miles

Honda v tec engine fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2009 90,128 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 88,317 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 88,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 86,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 86,958 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 86,958 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2005 85,393 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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E64 XRJ is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E64 XRJ, 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 E64 XRJ registered?

E64 XRJ is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 January 1988.

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