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E964 LVV

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,558 mi
Last recorded62,558 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE964 LVV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2020 62,558 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 62,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering next to sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 61,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,747 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 60,706 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,285 miles

n/s rear, o/s rear, and o/s front inner wheel arch is corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,254 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 55,956 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 54,210 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front upper off side bulk head rusty by cylinders

near side outer sill front and rear rusty

off side outer sill rusty

rear subframe rusty rear boot floor rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front upper off side bulk head rusty by cylinders

near side outer sill front and rear rusty

off side outer sill rusty

play in all four ball joints (grease)????

rear subframe rusty rear boot floor rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2010 53,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,136 miles

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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E964 LVV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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 E964 LVV, 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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E964 LVV is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 February 1988.

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