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D234 OOP

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,393 mi
Last recorded34,393 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD234 OOP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 34,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 32,441 miles

front subframe rear mountings splitting

Fail 14 Sep 2021 32,432 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component insecurely attached top ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2020 31,208 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 30,882 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 30,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 29,477 miles

slight play in nearside front upper suspension balljoint

Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,604 miles

rear sub-fame corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,682 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,632 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,726 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 18,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,453 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 18,453 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,986 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,577 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,157 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 17,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,718 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 16,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,271 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 16,271 miles

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,837 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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D234 OOP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 D234 OOP, 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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D234 OOP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 15 June 1987.

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