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D485 SWA

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,819 mi
Last recorded23,819 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD485 SWA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 23,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both rear shockers has little resistance

signs of possible brake fluids leak o/s/r brake cylinder

Fail 17 Mar 2014 23,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear shockers has little resistance

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,124 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

advise rear exhaust mounting cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2006 14,372 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

advise major oil leak on engine

advise rear exhaust bracket small crack

engine bracket broken at front

Fail 7 Aug 2006 14,330 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

major oil leak on engine/box

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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D485 SWA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D485 SWA, 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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D485 SWA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 May 1987.

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