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D699 YNV

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,584 mi
Last recorded88,584 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD699 YNV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,584 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 86,844 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 86,598 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 86,538 miles

underbody general corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 85,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,452 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 84,450 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,954 miles

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

geometry of offside rear wheel

Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,954 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

geometry of offside rear wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,489 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill and offside front floor

Fail 6 Jun 2012 81,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to offside outer sill and offside front floor

Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,773 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,784 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 77,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,759 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 76,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 75,661 miles

hand brake reserve travel needs attention

Fail 20 Sep 2007 75,652 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 75,290 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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D699 YNV 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 D699 YNV, 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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D699 YNV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 3 January 1987.

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