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D377 GHX

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

4,626 mi
Last recorded4,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD377 GHX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 4,626 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 4,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 3,648 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 3,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7% volume / limit 3.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 1,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 313 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 99,489 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,593 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,848 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 95,641 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,068 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,341 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,669 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,044 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,139 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 88,117 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Both front side lights have a blue tint.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 86,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 184,862 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 183,272 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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D377 GHX is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D377 GHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D377 GHX registered?

D377 GHX is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D377 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D377 GHX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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