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E776 AOD

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,890 mi
Last recorded33,890 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE776 AOD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 33,890 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 33,890 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 33,851 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 33,733 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 33,656 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 33,375 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 33,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 33,284 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,174 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 33,090 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 32,923 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,242 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 32,200 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 31,482 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 31,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 31,076 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 31,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,071 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,062 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,008 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,912 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,771 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,326 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 30,326 miles

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

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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E776 AOD is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E776 AOD, 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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E776 AOD is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 February 1988.

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