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D816 LNG

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,491 mi
Last recorded66,491 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD816 LNG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,491 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 65,389 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 64,488 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 64,138 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working pipe off (3.4 (a))

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lower arm bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,280 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 61,529 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 60,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,593 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 58,593 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working and stop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,232 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,882 miles

bothside front wiper blade smearing screen- should replace.

offside rear wheel bearing small amount of play.

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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D816 LNG is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D816 LNG, 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 D816 LNG registered?

D816 LNG is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D816 LNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D816 LNG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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