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E504 DRD

1987 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

63,809 mi
Last recorded63,809 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini43,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE504 DRD
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 63,809 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 63,809 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 62,367 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 61,340 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 61,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe, lower rear mounting to vehicle floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable quadrant crimped incorrectly (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe, lower rear mounting to vehicle floor area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable quadrant crimped incorrectly (1.1.15 (e))

Position lamp not working all position lamps inoperative with ignition off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 60,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in Radius arm pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,673 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all , grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 58,464 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all , grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,034 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 58,012 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,728 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 55,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 55,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,291 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 51,289 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 47,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,511 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,527 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,640 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 44,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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E504 DRD is a 1987 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 43,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E504 DRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E504 DRD is a 1987 Austin Mini, first registered on 22 December 1987.

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