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F266 OLK

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,972 mi
Last recorded2,972 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF266 OLK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 2,972 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 2,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 2,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 2,570 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 2,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 3,595 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch ign has to be on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured light wiring close to wheel (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured light wiring above wheel (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2014 2,541 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 2,541 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

pipes running from front to rear some touching clips rubbing pipes

rear engine brace bolts loose

Pass 17 Jul 2013 2,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 980 miles

driver door mirror

Pass 9 Dec 2010 33 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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F266 OLK is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 41,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F266 OLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F266 OLK is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 12 December 1988.

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