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D45 HER

1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,507 mi
Last recorded43,507 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto42,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD45 HER
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 43,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 42,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 42,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front disc cover coming adrift

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 42,696 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc cover coming adrift

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 42,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/12 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc cover coming adrift

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 41,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 41,858 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,440 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged perished (7.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 40,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,445 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play in front subframe rear mount bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2015 40,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in front subframe rear mount bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,114 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 38,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,514 miles

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

surface rust to both outter door sills

Fail 19 Aug 2011 37,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface rust to both outter door sills

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 36,791 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front engine mount broken driveshaft fouling on subframe

Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

serface rust in both outter door seals and nearside door

Pass 29 Apr 2006 35,361 miles

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

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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D45 HER is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 42,521 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 D45 HER, 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 37 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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D45 HER is a 1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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