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E673 NCP

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,426 mi
Last recorded49,426 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE673 NCP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,426 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 49,394 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 49,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,365 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,863 miles

under side of car is heavily undersealed// car being re- furbished

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,018 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2006 29,590 miles

oil leak

slight play in both front top and bottom ball joints

Fail 2 May 2006 29,589 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

oil leak

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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E673 NCP is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E673 NCP, 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 E673 NCP registered?

E673 NCP is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 May 1988.

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