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D374 CWP

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,527 mi
Last recorded79,527 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD374 CWP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 79,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 78,545 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Void Bushes Deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2024 78,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside & Offside Front Void Bushes Deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2024 78,525 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed covering load bearing and structural points

Pass 22 Feb 2020 78,459 miles

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 23 Feb 2019 77,528 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in Shutz (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,677 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the engine mountings are in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,014 miles

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

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

the bodywork edges and floor are rusted and repaired .

the exhaust system support is poor

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,334 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

the exhaust supports are in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2012 45,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 39,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,569 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,094 miles

slight corrosion in sills and floor area

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2008 35,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion on sills and floor area

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,770 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,562 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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D374 CWP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Black 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 38,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D374 CWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D374 CWP is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 14 May 1987.

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