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D104 SGN

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,037 mi
Last recorded32,037 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD104 SGN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 32,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 32,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,000 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2009 32,000 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,763 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 91,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

advise nearside front bump stop deteriorated.

advise nearside rear light lens loose.

advise nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated.

advise offside front bump stop deteriorated.

advise offside wing mirror loose.

advise rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

advise slight plat in steering column.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 91,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

advise nearside front bump stop deteriorated.

advise nearside rear light lens loose.

advise nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated.

advise offside front bump stop deteriorated.

advise offside front indicator loose.

advise offside wing mirror loose.

advise rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

advise slight plat in steering column.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 85,711 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 85,711 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 83,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 83,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust downpipe loose and mounting bracket loose.

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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D104 SGN is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D104 SGN, 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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D104 SGN is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 April 1987.

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