MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?
Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D253 DDD is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 D253 DDD, 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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What year was D253 DDD registered?
D253 DDD is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 7 February 1987.
Is D253 DDD safe to buy?
The MOT history for D253 DDD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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