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D945 YGX

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

15,193 mi
Last recorded15,193 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD945 YGX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 15,193 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 15,192 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

steering heavy and stiff

Pass 31 Oct 2023 14,382 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 14,382 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down lower fixing bolt loose (2.2.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 12,454 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 12,452 miles

All direction indicators not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 10,417 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside - On Limit Now (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Floor Section By Front Subframe Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 10,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe Join (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside - On Limit Now (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Floor Section By Front Subframe Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 10,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 89,811 miles

Front fexi brake pipe slighty perished

Fail 30 May 2018 89,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front fexi brake pipe slighty perished

Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,901 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 84,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 84,850 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 84,850 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 82,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 79,167 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 79,166 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 72,589 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 70,189 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 70,189 miles

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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D945 YGX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 D945 YGX, 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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D945 YGX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 February 1987.

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