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E682 VBU

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,693 mi
Last recorded47,693 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE682 VBU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 47,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends and or steering rack play

welding repairs covered in under seal and paint

Fail 21 May 2026 47,693 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends and or steering rack play

welding repairs covered in under seal and paint

Pass 9 May 2025 47,546 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail amount (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaiters deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2025 47,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail amount (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaiters deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2024 47,167 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 46,111 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 45,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 44,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 44,517 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,707 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 40,772 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,552 miles

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)

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,543 miles

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2014 39,543 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,558 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 39,458 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,371 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 39,371 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,084 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 39,084 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 38,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,752 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 38,752 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2005 38,541 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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E682 VBU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E682 VBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E682 VBU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 7 April 1988.

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