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D847 RNA

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,515 mi
Last recorded54,515 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD847 RNA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 52,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 52,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,681 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,930 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 41,930 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D847 RNA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D847 RNA, 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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What year was D847 RNA registered?

D847 RNA is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is D847 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D847 RNA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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