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E935 WYC

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,862 mi
Last recorded60,862 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE935 WYC
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 60,862 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 60,855 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill as marked (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 7,855 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded to drum (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded to drum (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to under side of body

Pass 22 Nov 2022 6,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 6,523 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 6,428 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 5,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 7,475 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 7,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 62,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,800 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 62,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint unable to test steering and suspension properly (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded most quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured sill to arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel (2.4.A.3)

front subframe rear bushes split and perished

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside and offside rear floors repaired and undersealed

nearside front floor corroded

nearside rear subframe front mounting point corroded

offside front floor repaired and undersealed

offside wiper blade split

Pass 24 May 2012 57,144 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 57,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,558 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 53,553 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,089 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,088 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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E935 WYC is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E935 WYC, 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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E935 WYC is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 9 March 1988.

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