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D438 PRN

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,383 mi
Last recorded45,383 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD438 PRN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,383 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,251 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2013 83,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 6,619 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,575 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,997 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 65,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 62,537 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 62,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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D438 PRN is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D438 PRN, 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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D438 PRN is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 January 1987.

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