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D149 WJN

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,902 mi
Last recorded13,902 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD149 WJN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 13,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 13,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 13,549 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 13,545 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 13,476 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 12,899 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 11,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 10,247 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,826 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 9,145 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,660 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 8,153 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 7,641 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 7,635 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 7,213 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 6,811 miles

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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D149 WJN is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D149 WJN, 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 D149 WJN registered?

D149 WJN is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 June 1987.

Is D149 WJN safe to buy?

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