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D355 WCF

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,187 mi
Last recorded68,187 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD355 WCF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,998 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,520 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 63,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,733 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,359 miles

rear subframe starting to rust

slight play in steering control arm n/s/f

Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,834 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 57,144 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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D355 WCF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D355 WCF, 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 D355 WCF registered?

D355 WCF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 12 January 1987.

Is D355 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D355 WCF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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