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E809 GTF

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 1430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,078 mi
Last recorded43,078 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE809 GTF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,430cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,078 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 40,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 40,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 39,698 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,263 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,895 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,283 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 36,849 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,658 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,897 miles

footbrake has less reserve travel than expected

Fail 1 Jul 2014 33,897 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

footbrake has less reserve travel than expected

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,871 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 32,820 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both door mirrors damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2007 26,160 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 26,157 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 25,257 miles

advise changing ns front windscreen wiper blade

engine slightly smokey - advise fixing

play evident in both rear suspension arm pivot pins

sill covers fitted

underseal is becoming detatched on body seams, inner rear arches and front floors - advise cleaning and redoing before it becomes corroded

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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E809 GTF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 1,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E809 GTF, 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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E809 GTF is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 March 1988.

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