1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E Auto 1.0L Petrol · E987 PEG
1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E Auto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16/05/1988. Recorded mileage 81,320 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 998cc
E987 PEG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 81,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E987 PEG Mileage History
- 30/05/200778,701 mi
- 19/04/201082,452 mi+3,751 mi
- 20/01/201278,352 mi-4,100 mi
- 14/03/201478,368 mi+16 mi
- 22/03/202278,387 mi+19 mi
- 13/03/202379,416 mi+1,029 mi
- 20/06/202479,844 mi+428 mi
- 27/06/202479,844 mi
- 22/05/202580,056 mi+212 mi
- 23/05/202580,062 mi+6 mi
- 13/05/202681,320 mi+1,258 mi
- 13/05/202681,320 mi
Average of roughly 138 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E987 PEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto (E987 PEG) between May 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))”.
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