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D937 OOV

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,850 mi
Last recorded46,850 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD937 OOV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,850 miles

body in poor condition with heavy corrosion and has previous extensive welding repairs

corrosion under body panels

main brake and fuel pipes corroding

nsf inner wing holed

play in steering joints

play in suspension ball joints

Fail 12 Jul 2016 46,850 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under floor (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

body in poor condition with heavy corrosion and has previous extensive welding repairs

corrosion under body panels

main brake and fuel pipes corroding

n/s floor holed

nsf inner wing holed

o/s sill holed

play in steering joints

play in suspension ball joints

Pass 1 Aug 2015 46,703 miles

o/s/r wheel/subrame out of alignment

play in column lower bush

slight play front ball joints

Fail 7 May 2015 46,700 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osf floor weld repairs incomplete

osf inner wing holed

osr wheel/subframe out of align

play in steerng column lower bush

slight play front ball joints

Pass 15 May 2014 46,315 miles

o/s wiper sweep poor

osr wheel/subframe out of align

play in column lower bush

Fail 7 May 2014 46,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r floor holed but welded inside

o/s wiper sweep poor

play in column lower bush

rear suspension crabbing o/s

Pass 14 May 2013 45,900 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre feathering

play in column lower bush

rear suspension crabbing o/s

Fail 7 May 2013 45,900 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f floor holed but not perscribed area

n/s/r backplate corroded

n/s/r tyre feathering

play in column lower bush

rear suspension crabbing o/s

Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,421 miles

front main brake pipe corroding

nsr tyre tread feathered

osf tie bar slightly bent

Fail 16 Apr 2012 45,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front main brake pipe corroding

n/s floor holed/corroded

nsr tyre tread feathered

osf tie bar slightly bent

strong advise - osr radius arm out of align

Pass 12 May 2011 44,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

wipers smear screen

Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,682 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on bulkhead

front flexy hoses perishing

front shockers heavily corroded

osf inner wing holed

osr wheel beant

play in nsr radius arm

play in styeering column

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,932 miles

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

front no plate cracked

play in column head and lower support

slight distortion o/s/f tie bar

vehicle has exstensive welding repairs to floor & rear subframe areas

wipers worn

Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,932 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front no plate cracked

play in column head and lower support

slight distortion o/s/f tie bar

vehicle has exstensive welding repairs to floor & rear subframe areas

wipers worn

Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bulkhead corroding

corrosion on main brake pipe

front cross member corroding

fuel pipe corroding

holes in front floors

play in front top ball joints

Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,092 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 43,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

osr wheel bent

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,265 miles

nsf brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre side walls cracking.

osf inner floor box section holed

play in both front top ball joints

Fail 15 Jan 2008 42,254 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front tyres slightly cracked on sidewalls

nsf brake pipe corroding

nsf tyre 2.5mm

osf inner floor box section holed

osr wheel distorted

play in both front top ball joints

Pass 22 Jan 2007 41,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both wipers split

Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,620 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 40,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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D937 OOV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 D937 OOV, 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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D937 OOV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 March 1987.

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