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D118 VTL

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

89,740 mi
Last recorded89,740 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD118 VTL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 89,740 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 88,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 83,822 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2021 810,681 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 81,681 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 81,560 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 79,020 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,586 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,538 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,730 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 71,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake recording little or no effort service/handbrake (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,246 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 68,245 miles

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,988 miles

N/S/R/HBRAKE/SLIGHTLY/LOW

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 63,987 miles

Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

N/S/R/HBRAKE/SLIGHTLY/LOW

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,393 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 59,393 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 54,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,876 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,940 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 43,940 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,872 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 31,928 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,082 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,744 miles

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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D118 VTL is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 D118 VTL, 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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D118 VTL is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 20 January 1987.

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