MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
vehicle has had extensive welding repairs that are heavily undersealed
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
vehicle has had extensive welding repairs that are heavily undersealed
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nsf steering rack
osf inner wing
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D878 VHD is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D878 VHD, 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 D878 VHD registered?
D878 VHD is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 January 1987.
Is D878 VHD safe to buy?
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