The road tax status for E128 AVU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for E128 AVU?

The MOT for E128 AVU is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 December 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of E128 AVU?

The recorded mileage for E128 AVU is 87,180 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E128 AVU ULEZ compliant?

No, E128 AVU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · E128 AVU

E128 AVU

1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20/05/1988. Recorded mileage 87,180 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
Year / Origin: 1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/12/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 87,180 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 05/12/2025

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Mileage: 87,180 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 998cc

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E128 AVU Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2024
87,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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E128 AVU Mileage History

09/04/202286,841 mi
20/08/202487,168 mi+327 mi
06/12/202487,180 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 127 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

E128 AVU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 04:30

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E (E128 AVU) between April 2022 and December 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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