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D755 BNV

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,415 mi
Last recorded64,415 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD755 BNV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 64,415 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded MAIN ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f floors

Fail 23 Oct 2023 64,413 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f floors

Offside Front Upper wing top corroded

corrosion on main fuel pipes

corrosion on o/s/r & n/s/r quarter panels

corrosion on outer sills

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 3 Apr 2021 64,465 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 64,411 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 64,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 64,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 64,379 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,229 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,893 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front numberplate cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2011 57,485 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front numberplate cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,800 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear tyre starting to crack on outer side wall.

rear exhaust mounting poor.

slight corrosion to off side rear lower sill end /floor area.

Fail 8 Dec 2009 56,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mounting poor.

slight corrosion to off side rear lower end sill/floor area.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 55,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 55,938 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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D755 BNV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D755 BNV, 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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D755 BNV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 April 1987.

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