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F276 YOE

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,133 mi
Last recorded90,133 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF276 YOE
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 90,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 89,551 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2025 89,463 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear seats not fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 89,109 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 88,809 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 88,603 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 88,355 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 88,355 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 88,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,414 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 109,395 miles

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

Slight play o/side rack end ball joint

Pass 10 Jan 2015 84,472 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 78,831 miles

Park brake has only just met the brake specification

Pass 6 Oct 2012 71,708 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,186 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,723 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 28,905 miles

N/side and o/side top swivels have very slight play

Surface corrosion on the n/side and o/side foot well.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/side bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2007 12,684 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 4,823 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 4,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion at O/side rear sub frame top web.

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

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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F276 YOE is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F276 YOE, 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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F276 YOE is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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