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D126 ESF

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

341 mi
Last recorded341 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD126 ESF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 341 miles

Front grill bumper area has slight surface corrosion

Nearside rear outer body area has slight surface corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2022 324 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Outer Sill areas

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2007 9 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 9 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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D126 ESF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D126 ESF, 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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D126 ESF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 26 May 1987.

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