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E884 KPV

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,999 mi
Last recorded30,999 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE884 KPV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under body coated in oil

under body corrosion in 4 predominant places

Fail 1 Jul 2020 30,999 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole near sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Valve stem seriously damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under body coated in oil

under body corrosion in 4 predominant places

Pass 3 Aug 2019 30,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 30,999 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake pipe possibly rubbing

Pass 18 Jul 2018 30,999 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,818 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 30,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 30,799 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 30,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 127,667 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 127,645 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2013 7,954 miles

brake pedal rubber soon need replacing

n/s outer sill corroded not within 30cm of steering ,suspensaion or seat belt mounting

Fail 8 Jun 2013 7,935 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal rubber soon need replacing

n/s outer sill corroded not within 30cm of steering ,suspensaion or seat belt mounting

Pass 2 Jun 2012 4,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 1,225 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 52,616 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,670 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,947 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 46,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,789 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 44,752 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 44,724 miles

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

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

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

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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E884 KPV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E884 KPV, 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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E884 KPV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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