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D760 UCA

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,075 mi
Last recorded67,075 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD760 UCA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 67,075 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,725 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 66,444 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 66,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,666 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,509 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,293 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 65,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 65,293 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn 1 front, and both rear bushes on front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative hazard lights not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working and Tell-tale not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,963 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 61,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,810 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 61,810 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,831 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,672 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 56,279 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,170 miles

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

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

floor corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,081 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 56,076 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise slight corrosion to o/s + n/s front floors

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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D760 UCA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D760 UCA, 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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D760 UCA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 June 1987.

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