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E893 DRO

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,923 mi
Last recorded49,923 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE893 DRO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 49,923 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 49,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,812 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,703 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 49,374 miles

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

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 49,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 49,101 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,994 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,898 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 48,435 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 48,275 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 48,273 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 47,858 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 47,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,619 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 41,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 85,031 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,687 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E893 DRO is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot 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 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 E893 DRO, 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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What year was E893 DRO registered?

E893 DRO is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 6 April 1988.

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