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D681 TNK

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

34,140 mi
Last recorded34,140 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD681 TNK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 34,140 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 33,868 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 33,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 33,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 32,476 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 31,862 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 31,100 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,934 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 28,770 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 28,698 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 28,698 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,509 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,989 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,531 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 27,531 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s front suspension bump stops in poor condition

n/s front driveshaft fouling on subframe

Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,598 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 26,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,577 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 26,570 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,562 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 26,562 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,432 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside sill not repaired to currant standard

Fail 3 Apr 2008 26,420 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracked

offside sill not repaired to currant standard

Pass 5 Apr 2007 26,264 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,080 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 26,080 miles

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

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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D681 TNK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 D681 TNK, 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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D681 TNK is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 3 July 1987.

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