1987 Austin MINI 1000 City E 1.3L Petrol · D441 BVJ
1987 Austin MINI 1000 City E (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 1987. Recorded mileage 84,684 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D441 BVJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 84,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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D441 BVJ Mileage History
- 20/05/202284,684 mi
- 26/07/202384,684 mi
- 04/09/202484,684 mi
- 22/05/202584,684 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
D441 BVJ 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 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E (D441 BVJ) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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