1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E Auto 1.0L Petrol · F844 AJW
1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E Auto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 40,533 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F844 AJW Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2013
- 40,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F844 AJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto (F844 AJW) between May 2006 and August 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
F844 AJW Mileage History
- 24/05/200632,165 mi
- 26/05/200632,165 mi
- 22/05/200733,107 mi+942 mi
- 23/05/200833,777 mi+670 mi
- 19/05/200934,675 mi+898 mi
- 20/05/201036,205 mi+1,530 mi
- 11/08/201136,314 mi+109 mi
- 26/07/201239,728 mi+3,414 mi
- 26/07/201239,728 mi
- 07/08/201340,533 mi+805 mi
- 07/08/201340,533 mi
Average of roughly 1,161 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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