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D290 TGK

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,238 mi
Last recorded30,238 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 TGK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,238 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,239 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,237 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,235 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 30,232 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 30,231 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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D290 TGK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D290 TGK, 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 D290 TGK registered?

D290 TGK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 May 1987.

Is D290 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D290 TGK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D290 TGK have outstanding finance?

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