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OIL 848

2018 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,163 mi
Last recorded53,163 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 848
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 53,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 52,166 miles

front tyres edge wear inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2024 41,168 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 29,761 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 20,880 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 9,847 miles

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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OIL 848 is a 2018 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OIL 848, 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 8 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OIL 848 registered?

OIL 848 is a 2018 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 January 2018.

Is OIL 848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 848 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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