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D965 YNO

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,205 mi
Last recorded12,205 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto38,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD965 YNO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 12,205 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 11,844 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 11,791 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 11,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 11,626 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 11,455 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 7,298 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 7,260 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 7,208 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 7,153 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 7,099 miles

Oil leak

front suspension ride hight low

Fail 1 Mar 2011 7,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front suspension ride hight low

Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 6,972 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 6,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 6,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,818 miles

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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D965 YNO is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 D965 YNO, 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 D965 YNO registered?

D965 YNO is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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