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E864 YFM

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,340 mi
Last recorded61,340 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE864 YFM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,340 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 61,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to underside of car

slight play in front wheels

Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,603 miles

exhaust noise on limits

large cracks on nearside front tyre tread

Fail 10 Nov 2010 54,603 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust noise on limits

large cracks on nearside front tyre tread

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,933 miles

play in near side front wheel bearing

slight play in steering wheel

strong advise on near side front outer/inner sill rust holed but not within prescribed area

subframe bushes worn

Fail 9 Jan 2008 52,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

play in near side front wheel bearing

slight play in steering wheel

strong advise on near side front outer/inner sill rust holed but not within prescribed area

subframe bushes worn

Pass 25 Aug 2006 49,410 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 49,404 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E864 YFM is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E864 YFM, 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 E864 YFM registered?

E864 YFM is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 April 1988.

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