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D868 VDY

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,796 mi
Last recorded41,796 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD868 VDY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2008 41,796 miles

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

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

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

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

ALL OF VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED WITHIN 30CM OF PRESCRIBED AREA OTHER THAN FAILED ITEMS.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,708 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all steering and suspension showing age shock absorbers aged and weak

brake hoses aged

front discs aged

n/s/r brake hoses noisy in operation

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2006 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r brakes noisy in operation

oil leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise a panel badly corroded and loose

all steering and suspension showing age shock absorbers aged and weak

brake hoses aged

front discs aged

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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D868 VDY is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D868 VDY, 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 D868 VDY registered?

D868 VDY is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D868 VDY safe to buy?

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