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70,724 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pipe perishing rear
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel pipe perishing rear
Fuel line is perished.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Carb area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coolant leaking
oil leak
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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E896 DGM is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 E896 DGM, 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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E896 DGM is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1987.
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