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D634 JVF

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,606 mi
Last recorded78,606 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD634 JVF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 78,606 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 78,599 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inscure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,808 miles

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

nearside rear brake low reading

Pass 11 Feb 2010 69,499 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,481 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,879 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 66,587 miles

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

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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D634 JVF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D634 JVF, 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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D634 JVF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 March 1987.

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