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D663 GFB

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

34,579 mi
Last recorded34,579 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD663 GFB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 34,579 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 34,558 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 34,556 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 34,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 34,461 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 34,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 34,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 34,353 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,192 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 34,084 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 33,917 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 33,916 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe to front panel bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe to front panel bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,522 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 33,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 33,054 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,033 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 32,033 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,953 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 30,953 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,581 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 28,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,366 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 21,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,562 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,301 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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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D663 GFB is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 D663 GFB, 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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D663 GFB is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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