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D123 FUL

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

53,603 mi
Last recorded53,603 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD123 FUL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 53,603 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

number plate lamps dim

oily residue on fuel pump

Fail 30 Oct 2025 53,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal stiff in operation

number plate lamps dim

oily residue on fuel pump

Pass 14 Nov 2024 53,170 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oily residue around fuel pump

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 53,170 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure tie bar front nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oily residue on fuel pump

Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,720 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front upper suspension arms ball joint boots deteriorated

oily residue on fuel pump

Fail 26 Oct 2023 60,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front upper suspension arms ball joint boots deteriorated

oily residue on fuel pump

Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,205 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front upper trumpet pins/ball joints boots deteriorated

oily residue on o/s/r brake backplate

slight imbalance on rear brakes o/s low

Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,294 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front upper balljoint rubber boots deteriorated

oily residue on fuel pump

oily residue on o/s/r brake backplate

Fail 25 Oct 2021 49,291 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front upper balljoint rubber boots deteriorated

oily residue on fuel pump

oily residue on o/s/r brake backplate

Pass 26 Oct 2020 48,895 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front suspension cones rubber boots split

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2020 48,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s front suspension cones rubber boots split

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,462 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2019 47,462 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2018 45,210 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 45,210 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,070 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 44,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Both front tyres soft

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,450 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 42,431 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,162 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 41,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,324 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,030 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,478 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,532 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,684 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear seats not fitted due to roll bar and rear seat belts not fitted

slight play in front swivels

stonechip in o/s swept area(not in zone'a')

Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,652 miles

engine running weak

front discs wearing thin

rear red bulbs becoming pale

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play in front swivels

slight play in n/s steering rack knuckle

stonechip in o/s swept area(outside zone 'A' and less than 40mm)

Pass 3 May 2007 9,511 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,469 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 9,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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D123 FUL is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 D123 FUL, 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.

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D123 FUL is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 December 1986.

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