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E225 KWP

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,092 mi
Last recorded31,092 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE225 KWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 31,092 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 30,754 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 30,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 30,069 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,921 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 29,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 29,680 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,242 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,835 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 28,527 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,133 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,405 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,940 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 26,931 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,332 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,361 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 23,346 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 20,126 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 20,121 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Red Hot?

Based on 1,541 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
598
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
Steering rack gaiter split 102
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 96
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
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E225 KWP is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 57,471 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Red Hot fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E225 KWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Red Hot typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Mini Red Hot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E225 KWP registered?

E225 KWP is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E225 KWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E225 KWP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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