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D908 MEC

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,454 mi
Last recorded24,454 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD908 MEC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 24,454 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 24,437 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 24,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

side lamp switch defective

Fail 19 May 2023 24,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

side lamp switch defective

Pass 22 May 2007 18,973 miles

Corrosion adjacent to offside head light that †could cause it to become insecure if it deteriorates any futher

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 18,872 miles

o/s/f wing to front panal joint ,tape over seam and painted over

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

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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D908 MEC is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D908 MEC, 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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D908 MEC is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 June 1987.

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