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E450 BOD

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,513 mi
Last recorded84,513 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE450 BOD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,513 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 84,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 81,789 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 81,786 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,846 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 73,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 62,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,690 miles

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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E450 BOD is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E450 BOD, 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 E450 BOD registered?

E450 BOD is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 15 March 1988.

Is E450 BOD safe to buy?

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