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E806 LRW

1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,599 mi
Last recorded41,599 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E55,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE806 LRW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 41,599 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2023 41,519 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 41,328 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2021 41,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,122 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 34,990 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,815 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 33,815 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,770 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 33,770 miles

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

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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E806 LRW is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E806 LRW, 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 E806 LRW registered?

E806 LRW is a 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E806 LRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E806 LRW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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