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E762 UYG

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,071 mi
Last recorded33,071 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE762 UYG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 33,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 32,463 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 32,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 32,347 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 32,347 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 32,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 32,276 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 32,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

dust covers detioriated on both rear shockabsorbers

Fail 25 Jun 2019 32,164 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 31,920 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,918 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,575 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,142 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 31,134 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,682 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 29,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,775 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,884 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,156 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,442 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 26,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,623 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 25,623 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,587 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust front pipe clamp bracket missing

near side front sill has small hole at the front,not whithin area

near side inner rack end has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,899 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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E762 UYG is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E 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 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 E762 UYG, 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 E762 UYG registered?

E762 UYG is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E762 UYG shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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