1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.3L Petrol · E55 DTA
1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 1988. Recorded mileage 77,834 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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E55 DTA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 77,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E55 DTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E (E55 DTA) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor several”; “Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (”.
E55 DTA Mileage History
- 09/08/202277,743 mi
- 23/09/202277,749 mi+6 mi
- 27/09/202277,759 mi+10 mi
- 29/05/202677,834 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 24 miles per year across 4 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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