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D723 XCT

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

59,540 mi
Last recorded59,540 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD723 XCT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 59,540 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 59,540 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,540 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 59,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,096 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 59,096 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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D723 XCT is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D723 XCT, 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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D723 XCT is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 24 April 1987.

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