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F278 MLN

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,765 mi
Last recorded58,765 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF278 MLN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,765 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,286 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 57,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,586 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 56,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,716 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 54,882 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 54,270 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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F278 MLN is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F278 MLN, 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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What year was F278 MLN registered?

F278 MLN is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F278 MLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F278 MLN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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