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BDZ 790

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Other 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,161 mi
Last recorded19,161 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 790
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 19,161 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 18,769 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 18,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 17,312 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 17,251 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 16,038 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 14,865 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 13,904 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 13,886 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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BDZ 790 is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 54,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDZ 790, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BDZ 790 registered?

BDZ 790 is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is BDZ 790 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDZ 790 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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