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D690 SUJ

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,735 mi
Last recorded56,735 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD690 SUJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,735 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 56,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,016 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 55,016 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,249 miles

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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D690 SUJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D690 SUJ, 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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What year was D690 SUJ registered?

D690 SUJ is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 10 June 1987.

Is D690 SUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D690 SUJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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