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D122 YGY

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,181 mi
Last recorded62,181 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD122 YGY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 62,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 62,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 61,820 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 61,602 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 61,182 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 61,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 61,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,842 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 60,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 60,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

advanced wear detected at o/s/f top balljoint not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria - attention needed

corrosion at o/s/f floor pan

honey combed number plates fitted front and rear vehicle registered before 01/09/2001

n/s/f headlamp reflector deteriorating

rear exhaust cotton reels splitting

Pass 15 May 2009 602,477 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 602,457 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 59,040 miles

grease at offside inner c.v boot

minor corrosion at front valance

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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D122 YGY is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D122 YGY, 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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What year was D122 YGY registered?

D122 YGY is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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