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D950 XSS

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,484 mi
Last recorded25,484 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD950 XSS
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,484 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 25,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outwith prescribed area

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,871 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,463 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 21,459 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,717 miles

o/s/f wing,rear tyres perished,o/s/f and n/s/f headlamp beam pattern, o/s/f shocker damp,handbrake cable corroded,o/s and n/s sills corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2006 19,717 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake cabels corroded o/s/f shocker damp rear tyres perished o/s and n/s sills

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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D950 XSS is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D950 XSS, 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 D950 XSS registered?

D950 XSS is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 6 May 1987.

Is D950 XSS safe to buy?

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