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D370 PKL

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,715 mi
Last recorded77,715 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD370 PKL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 77,715 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 77,659 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 May 2007 77,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

steering column top bearing slightly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2007 77,225 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear brake very slightly binding

Pass 5 Apr 2006 76,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front track rod end rubber boot split

offside front wing corroded

switches on steering colounm are loose

Fail 3 Apr 2006 76,712 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front track rod end rubber boot split

offside front wing corroded

switches on the steering coloumn are loose

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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D370 PKL is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D370 PKL, 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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D370 PKL is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 27 May 1987.

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