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D21 THF

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,626 mi
Last recorded91,626 miles
Recorded on15 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 THF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2022 91,626 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 89,292 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,708 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 82,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,689 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 82,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,122 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2009 26,121 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,872 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 24,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2007 20,811 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 20,810 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 May 2006 19,969 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 May 2006 19,969 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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D21 THF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 38,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D21 THF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D21 THF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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