MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,503 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front floor pan repair coated
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion underside vehicle - floor pans, valances, sills
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front floor pan repair coated
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion underside vehicle - floor pans, valances, sills
vehicle heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front seat missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion underside vehicle - front and rear valances, floor pans
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front seat missing
Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached locking nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion underside vehicle - front and rear valances, floor pans
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component insecurely attached both rear suspension arm lock nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills x5 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheelarches/sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))
engine oil leaks
nearside front seat missing
underside of car heavily undersealed
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Body component likely to become detached wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
accelerator anti slip rubber missing
clutch pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn
oil leak
slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f upper and lower suspension ball joints
suspension feels soft
vehicle heavily undersealed
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
accelerator anti slip rubber missing
clutch pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn
oil leak
slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f upper and lower suspension ball joints
suspension feels soft
vehicle heavily undersealed
wipers slow
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
wipers slow
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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D227 HRU is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D227 HRU, 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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D227 HRU is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 25 March 1987.
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