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E721 DGU

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,411 mi
Last recorded42,411 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE721 DGU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 42,411 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch has slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

blue film fitted to both sides

Pass 8 Sep 2018 41,556 miles

Offside Rear inner wheel arch slight corossion

Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,393 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,685 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,393 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,419 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 40,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 40,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,393 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 40,392 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 40,377 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,622 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 39,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,933 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,228 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 34,228 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres deterioate

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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E721 DGU is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 E721 DGU, 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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E721 DGU is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 September 1987.

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