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E738 LRW

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,580 mi
Last recorded17,580 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE738 LRW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 17,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 17,580 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 17,580 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 17,580 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,580 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 17,580 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 17,580 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 17,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,414 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 17,405 miles

Bucket seat and 4 point belts fitted to off side and near side front.

Oil leak from engine area.

Slight damage to near side rear tyre.

Slight scuffing to near side of front windscreen.

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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E738 LRW is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E738 LRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E738 LRW registered?

E738 LRW is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 25 February 1988.

Is E738 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E738 LRW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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