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D563 RYA

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,165 mi
Last recorded62,165 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD563 RYA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 62,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 61,881 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 61,240 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,568 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 60,561 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,149 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 60,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 59,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 59,332 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,942 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 57,942 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,597 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 44,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,725 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 42,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s door damaged

o/s front arch moulding damaged

Pass 12 May 2007 36,583 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 36,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 36,031 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 36,031 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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D563 RYA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D563 RYA, 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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D563 RYA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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