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D897 FEF

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,401 mi
Last recorded38,401 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD897 FEF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,401 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 38,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,606 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 37,581 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 36,219 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 36,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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D897 FEF 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 57.1%.

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 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 D897 FEF, 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 D897 FEF registered?

D897 FEF is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 5 May 1987.

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