1988 Austin MINI 1.0L Petrol · E236 ESS
1988 Austin MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 54,768 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E236 ESS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 54,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E236 ESS 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 (E236 ESS) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
E236 ESS Mileage History
- 27/04/202352,534 mi
- 25/04/202453,535 mi+1,001 mi
- 25/04/202453,535 mi
- 24/04/202554,411 mi+876 mi
- 24/04/202654,768 mi+357 mi
Average of roughly 747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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