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D326 OAX

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

15,890 mi
Last recorded15,890 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD326 OAX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 15,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,750 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 99,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,729 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 99,725 miles

Braking system leaking main pipe front to back (3.6.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,709 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 99,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 99,467 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,555 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 95,555 miles

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 94,859 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion in various places

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2011 94,362 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,766 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 92,608 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 91,841 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 90,926 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 90,157 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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D326 OAX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D326 OAX, 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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D326 OAX is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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