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D989 VRC

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,285 mi
Last recorded82,285 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD989 VRC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 81,250 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,693 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,357 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,691 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 65,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,124 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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D989 VRC is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D989 VRC, 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 D989 VRC registered?

D989 VRC is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 February 1987.

Is D989 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D989 VRC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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