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D786 GWD

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Cream Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,352 mi
Last recorded71,352 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD786 GWD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,352 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 71,352 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,034 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 70,781 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 70,433 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 69,979 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,063 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,509 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 56,398 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,341 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 51,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,312 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,277 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,720 miles

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

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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D786 GWD is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Cream with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D786 GWD, 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 D786 GWD registered?

D786 GWD is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 March 1987.

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