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D556 WBL

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,163 mi
Last recorded49,163 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD556 WBL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,163 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,108 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 49,100 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,978 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 48,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 87,636 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 87,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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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D556 WBL is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D556 WBL, 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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D556 WBL is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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The MOT history for D556 WBL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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