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E901 LRT

1988 Austin Mini Designer

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,281 mi
Last recorded2,281 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Designer60,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE901 LRT
MakeAustin
ModelMini Designer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2006 2,281 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 2,279 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Designer?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 473
Steering rack gaiter split 383
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 324
fog lamp not working 268
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 263
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E901 LRT is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Designer models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 60,618 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 Designer fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E901 LRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Designer typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Designer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E901 LRT registered?

E901 LRT is a 1988 Austin Mini Designer, first registered on 9 July 1988.

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