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D872 SGO

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,726 mi
Last recorded69,726 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD872 SGO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 69,726 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 68,960 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 67,205 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 67,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,603 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to both rear shock top mounting points

corrosion to os boot floor

Fail 29 Mar 2014 63,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to both rear shock top mounting points

corrosion to os boot floor

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,140 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 51,166 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

nearside engine mounting

Fail 18 May 2011 51,574 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 51,574 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 51,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise oil leak

advise water leak

Pass 6 May 2010 50,482 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 50,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

N/S wiper blade poor condition

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S wiper blade poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,470 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 50,470 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

N/S & O/S washers could do with adjustment.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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D872 SGO is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D872 SGO, 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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D872 SGO is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 May 1987.

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