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E969 XHL

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,588 mi
Last recorded73,588 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE969 XHL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 73,588 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 70,059 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 70,059 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E969 XHL is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E969 XHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E969 XHL registered?

E969 XHL is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E969 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E969 XHL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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