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E76 FNL

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,382 mi
Last recorded62,382 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE76 FNL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 62,382 miles

Offside Rear suspension radius arm slight play

Rear exhaust rubbers broken

Pass 31 Jul 2025 62,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 62,112 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 62,112 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 61,751 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 61,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,201 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 60,785 miles

gaiter insecure on o/s/front suspension ball

Fail 3 May 2016 60,785 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

gaiter insecure on o/s/front suspension ball

Pass 12 May 2015 58,888 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 58,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 57,319 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 57,319 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,179 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 49,935 miles

offside front chassis within wheel arch corroded out side of prescribed areas

Fail 31 May 2007 49,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S Front floor/sill panel area within wheel arch severely corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,543 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 48,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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E76 FNL is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E76 FNL, 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.

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What year was E76 FNL registered?

E76 FNL is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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