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E80 AGP

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

36,918 mi
Last recorded36,918 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE80 AGP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 36,918 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 36,916 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 36,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,856 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,771 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 36,559 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 36,382 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 36,289 miles
Pass 6 May 2018 35,959 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 35,729 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,527 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,118 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,853 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,600 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,440 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 34,440 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 34,148 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,814 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E80 AGP is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E80 AGP, 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 E80 AGP registered?

E80 AGP is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is E80 AGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E80 AGP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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