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D279 PBW

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,525 mi
Last recorded45,525 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD279 PBW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,525 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 45,525 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,490 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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D279 PBW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D279 PBW, 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 D279 PBW registered?

D279 PBW is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 February 1987.

Is D279 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D279 PBW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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