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E653 AGF

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,194 mi
Last recorded28,194 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 AGF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,194 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 28,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,745 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 23,735 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,487 miles

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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E653 AGF is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E653 AGF, 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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What year was E653 AGF registered?

E653 AGF is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E653 AGF safe to buy?

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