1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · E455 LBP
1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 3,160 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E455 LBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 3,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E455 LBP 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 (E455 LBP) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
E455 LBP Mileage History
- 20/08/20222,579 mi
- 19/08/20232,742 mi+163 mi
- 13/08/20242,915 mi+173 mi
- 19/08/20253,045 mi+130 mi
- 22/08/20263,160 mi+115 mi
Average of roughly 145 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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