1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · F986 FNE
1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24/11/1988. Recorded mileage 39,335 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 998cc
F986 FNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 39,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F986 FNE Mileage History
- 22/06/202239,035 mi
- 20/06/202339,054 mi+19 mi
- 17/05/202439,110 mi+56 mi
- 22/07/202539,290 mi+180 mi
- 20/05/202639,335 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 77 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F986 FNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E (F986 FNE) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
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