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E705 LFB

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,925 mi
Last recorded70,925 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE705 LFB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 70,925 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 70,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 69,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 67,973 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 66,800 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 65,292 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 65,280 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,827 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 56,824 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing seat belts and rear seats removed at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing seat belts and rear seats removed at time of test ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,811 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 56,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 56,811 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 56,751 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 56,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 56,107 miles

adjustable suspension sits high at front

wiring behind dash in good order but needs tidying up and dashboard facia loose

Pass 4 Jul 2009 52,772 miles

No bumpers fitted at time of test

corrosion on sills and other front body panels

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,055 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion starting on both door steps and boot floor on offside

Pass 30 Nov 2006 41,884 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 41,884 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 39,671 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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E705 LFB is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E705 LFB, 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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E705 LFB is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 January 1988.

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