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D235 DVV

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,042 mi
Last recorded40,042 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD235 DVV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,042 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,564 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 36,341 miles

general corrosion on under side of car †

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

would surgest that all grease nipples to be greased

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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D235 DVV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D235 DVV, 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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D235 DVV is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 July 1987.

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