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E812 JRT

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,970 mi
Last recorded34,970 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE812 JRT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,966 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,963 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,777 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,193 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 34,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,197 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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E812 JRT is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E812 JRT, 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 E812 JRT registered?

E812 JRT is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E812 JRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E812 JRT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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