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E458 LYR

1988 Austin Mini Red Hot

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,069 mi
Last recorded49,069 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot57,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE458 LYR
MakeAustin
ModelMini Red Hot
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,069 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 48,885 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 48,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 48,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 48,075 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 46,927 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,365 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,365 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor Pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 45,717 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 45,717 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 42,507 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,507 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 42,425 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 42,425 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,767 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E458 LYR is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E458 LYR, 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 E458 LYR registered?

E458 LYR is a 1988 Austin Mini Red Hot, first registered on 14 March 1988.

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