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D121 TBH

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,981 mi
Last recorded79,981 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 TBH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 79,981 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2017 79,622 miles

Offside Front upper ball joint has play

Pass 18 May 2016 78,959 miles

engine oil leak?

rear tyres cracking

slight play in front suspension?

Pass 29 May 2015 78,391 miles

Oil leak?

Rear tyres starting to crack.

Slight play n/s front suspension?

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,928 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish/crack.

Engine oil leakage.

Slight play in n/s front, top and bottom suspension ball joints.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 76,928 miles

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.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,392 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,976 miles

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.)

Pass 17 May 2011 72,113 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 17 May 2011 72,113 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 68,762 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 68,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,060 miles

both doors corroded through

near side front steering track rod has slight play

off side front valance corroded through

Fail 19 May 2009 65,058 miles

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.

Pass 20 May 2008 58,634 miles

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.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,304 miles

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.

Pass 30 May 2006 49,163 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 49,163 miles

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.

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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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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