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D144 YGY

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,620 mi
Last recorded52,620 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD144 YGY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,620 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 52,616 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel filler cap seal perishing

o/s front wheelbearing shows signs of wear

slight noise from o/s rear wheelbearing

slight play in steering rack to n/s

superficial structure of vehicle corroded

vehicle generally corroding & bears extensive welded repair

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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D144 YGY is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D144 YGY, 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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What year was D144 YGY registered?

D144 YGY is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is D144 YGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D144 YGY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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