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E929 SFK

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,406 mi
Last recorded61,406 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE929 SFK
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 61,406 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 61,393 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT BOTTOM FLOOR SURFACE CORROSION

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEAR

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,952 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,259 miles

carb damper missing

n/s /f inner door handle insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2010 59,259 miles

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

carb damper missing

n/s /f inner door handle insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,736 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,588 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 2 Aug 2008 51,587 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 31 Aug 2005 31,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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E929 SFK is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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 E929 SFK, 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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E929 SFK is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 8 March 1988.

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