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E667 LRV

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,496 mi
Last recorded65,496 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE667 LRV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 64,401 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking flexible pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 63,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,120 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,725 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,574 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 60,241 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,669 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,424 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,557 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,470 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,828 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,752 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 53,752 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 51,269 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 49,589 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 49,589 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 45,731 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 41,134 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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E667 LRV is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E667 LRV, 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 E667 LRV registered?

E667 LRV is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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