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E843 SDH

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,127 mi
Last recorded53,127 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

RegistrationE843 SDH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 53,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door skin corroded but no sharp edges and structual regidity not effected

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front balls joints covered in grease because of uncleaned grease nipples

general under body and body corrosion

under side heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2025 51,720 miles

Front all ball joint covers covered in grease from grease nipples

Nearside Front corroded door skin but no sharp edge and does not reduce door structure regidity

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily under sealed

Fail 1 Jul 2025 51,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front all ball joint covers covered in grease from grease nipples

Nearside Front corroded door skin but no sharp edge and does not reduce door structure regidity

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Jun 2024 50,708 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2023 49,336 miles

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 49,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 48,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,392 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 48,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,384 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 48,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 47,729 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,637 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,759 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 45,756 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 45,365 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,357 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,263 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 43,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,929 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 42,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,595 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 41,981 miles

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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E843 SDH is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E843 SDH, 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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E843 SDH is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 25 March 1988.

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