MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front upper ball joint has play
engine oil leak?
rear tyres cracking
slight play in front suspension?
Oil leak?
Rear tyres starting to crack.
Slight play n/s front suspension?
Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack.
Engine oil leakage.
Slight play in n/s front, top and bottom suspension ball joints.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack.
Engine oil leakage.
N/S front indicator initially didn't work, but now works every time.
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Slight play in n/s front, top and bottom suspension ball joints.
Front subframe, rear mountings getting weak.
N/S front tyre worn to the legal limit and requires immediate replacement.
O/S front tyre worn on the outer edge. Close to the legal limit of 1.6mm. Recommend replacement.
Play in n/s front suspension. Slight play in upper/lower ball joint? Play in upper wishbone inner pivot.
Play in steering rack, mainly on n/s?
Reart exhaust box blows slightly and exhaust rattles.
Slight play in o/s front suspension. (Possibly lower ball joint.)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leaks
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
number plate lamps dim
off side rear side lamp dim
oil leaks
oil level low
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil leak
front brake flexi hoses perished and worn
rear exhaust rubbers perished and split
underbody covered with underseal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine oil leak
front brake flexi hoses perished and worn
rear exhaust rubbers perished and split
underbody covered with underseal
both doors corroded through
near side front steering track rod has slight play
off side front valance corroded through
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both doors corroded through.
N/S outer sill at front, front edge of door step panel and inner sill all corroded through. Recommend repair.
O/S outer sill corroded.
Play in front suspension on both sides.
R/H Screen scuttle corroded through.
R/H front valence corroded.
Screenwashers require re-aiming.
Both front tyres worn to the legal limit and require immediate replacement.(Tracking check required.)
Child seat belt fitted to l/h rear seat. Adult seat belt stalk missing.
L/H outer sill corroded through close to the front.
R/H sill corroded.
Slight play in l/h front suspension. OK.
Both front seat belt stalks and l/h rear seat belt stalk catch covers broken.
Small corrosion hole in r/h front sill and r/h front whel arch.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both outer sills corroded and holed
slight play in steering rack
vehicle has coolant leak
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D121 TBH is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 D121 TBH, 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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D121 TBH is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 May 1987.
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