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D388 MWR

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,882 mi
Last recorded35,882 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD388 MWR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 35,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 35,646 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024
Fail 23 Mar 2024 35,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 35,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 35,629 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 35,629 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,175 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 31,169 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,302 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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D388 MWR is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 50,767 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D388 MWR, 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 39 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 D388 MWR registered?

D388 MWR is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 May 1987.

Is D388 MWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D388 MWR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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