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D250 VCH

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,590 mi
Last recorded22,590 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD250 VCH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front ns os lower ball joint dirt gaurds deterioated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,085 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 22,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,797 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs worn slightly

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 20,842 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake fluid around offside rear wheel

Pass 22 Nov 2008 19,620 miles

rear quarter pannels corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,090 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 19,076 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 19,073 miles

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

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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D250 VCH is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D250 VCH, 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 D250 VCH registered?

D250 VCH is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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