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D704 FFA

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,019 mi
Last recorded86,019 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD704 FFA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 86,019 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,448 miles

sills corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2014 85,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sills corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sills and floor heavily repaired

Pass 24 May 2012 84,740 miles

front subframe corroded

outer sills corroded

under vehicle heavily repaired and under sealed

Fail 17 May 2012 84,725 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front subframe corroded

outer sills corroded

under vehicle heavily repaired and under sealed

Pass 10 May 2011 83,851 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2010 82,634 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front engine mounting splitting

slight wear in nearside steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,674 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 81,670 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 81,649 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 78,546 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 78,543 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front subframe front mountings split

sills corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2006 76,628 miles

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

nearside rear floor around subframe mounting corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2006 76,518 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D704 FFA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 D704 FFA, 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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D704 FFA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 30 June 1987.

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