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D255 WTF

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,252 mi
Last recorded61,252 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD255 WTF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 61,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 61,104 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2015 61,037 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

hazard switch intermitent in opperation

o/s/f tyre cracking around tread and side wall

play in n/s/r suspension arm bearing

play in o/s rear suspensoin arm bearings

slight play in n/s inner rack ball joint

split in o/s track rod end boot

Fail 14 May 2015 61,031 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

hazard switch intermitent in opperation

o/s/f tyre cracking around tread and side wall

play in n/s/r suspension arm bearing

play in o/s rear suspensoin arm bearings

slight play in n/s inner rack ball joint

split in o/s track rod end boot

Pass 13 Jun 2006 59,572 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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D255 WTF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 38,196 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D255 WTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D255 WTF registered?

D255 WTF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 22 January 1987.

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