1987 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.0L Petrol · E896 DGM
1987 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 70,724 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 998cc
E896 DGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 70,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E896 DGM Mileage History
- 15/07/202470,539 mi
- 04/08/202570,641 mi+102 mi
- 05/08/202570,643 mi+2 mi
- 13/07/202670,717 mi+74 mi
- 13/07/202670,724 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E896 DGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E (E896 DGM) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.
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