1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · E897 ANE
1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1988. Recorded mileage 19,629 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E897 ANE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 19,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E897 ANE 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 (E897 ANE) between June 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
E897 ANE Mileage History
- 04/06/202217,971 mi
- 01/07/202318,458 mi+487 mi
- 09/09/202518,500 mi+42 mi
- 12/09/202619,627 mi+1,127 mi
- 17/09/202619,629 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 387 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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