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E914 WCM

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,138 mi
Last recorded13,138 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE914 WCM
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 13,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 13,016 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 13,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer suspension arm bump stop rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bump stop deteriorated

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 May 2016 12,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 11,813 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 7,351 miles

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

front tyres cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2010 5,738 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 4,478 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 4,478 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 4,440 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 4,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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E914 WCM is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E914 WCM, 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 E914 WCM registered?

E914 WCM is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 May 1988.

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The MOT history for E914 WCM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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