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E707 DNU

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,451 mi
Last recorded74,451 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE707 DNU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 74,451 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 73,753 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 73,735 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,912 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,264 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 60,373 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 60,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

various corrosion spots showing

Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,952 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 51,485 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.C2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

signes of corrosion on vehicle

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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E707 DNU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E707 DNU, 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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E707 DNU is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 April 1988.

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