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D118 ONB

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

36,485 mi
Last recorded36,485 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD118 ONB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 36,485 miles

age related corrosion forming on offside inner sill

Pass 28 Oct 2020 36,471 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 36,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

shock bushes worn all around general wear

Pass 12 Oct 2019 36,469 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 36,469 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 24,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 24,115 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 23,338 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,666 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 22,666 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 22,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,956 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 33,828 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,813 miles

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre outer wall starting to perish

Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre outer wall beginning to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,201 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 33,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2006 32,091 miles

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

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/r outer sill corroded, o/s outer sill has been repaired and is covered with filler/sealant

slight coolant leak from engine

Fail 4 May 2006 32,090 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s/r outer sill corroded, o/s outer sill has been repaired and covered with filler/ sealant

slight coolant leak from engine

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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D118 ONB is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 38,196 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D118 ONB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D118 ONB is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 12 February 1987.

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