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F885 ECA

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

3,451 mi
Last recorded3,451 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF885 ECA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 3,451 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

modification to steering

Fail 2 May 2024 3,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

modification to steering

Pass 30 Nov 2022 3,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 2,909 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 2,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 2,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 2,554 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 2,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 2,336 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 2,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 1,734 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 1,677 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 1,677 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 1,677 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 1,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,499 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 16,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 1,260 miles

ball joint gaiters split

light corrosion on subframes

Fail 3 Mar 2010 1,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ball joint gaiters split

light corrosion on subframes

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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F885 ECA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F885 ECA, 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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F885 ECA is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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