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D479 MKP

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,834 mi
Last recorded68,834 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD479 MKP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 May 2023 68,834 miles

Headlamps poor

Offside front floor corroded (not within a prescribed area)

Slight play in nearside front steering rack-end

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2019 68,646 miles

front wheels just tuching front panel

nearside front lower swivel slight play

small oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2015 68,379 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,804 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 66,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 64,367 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear subframe corroding

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside front tyre nearing limit

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,051 miles

nearside rear lower subframe corroding

rear registration plate condition poor

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

surface corrosion found to upper bulkhead prescribed area to brake master cylinder component

surface corrosion to both front floors

wipers poor

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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D479 MKP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D479 MKP, 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 D479 MKP registered?

D479 MKP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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