1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.3L Petrol · F971 DKU
1988 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06/12/1988. Recorded mileage 85,375 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1275cc
F971 DKU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 85,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F971 DKU Mileage History
- 05/04/202285,181 mi
- 12/04/202285,181 mi
- 02/04/202585,375 mi+194 mi
- 02/04/202585,375 mi
Average of roughly 65 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F971 DKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Austin Mini 1000 City E (F971 DKU) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 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 (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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