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D132 DRU

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

5,240 mi
Last recorded5,240 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD132 DRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 5,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 4,799 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 3,822 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 3,793 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (5.2.3 (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 3,625 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 3,534 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 2,575 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 1,957 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016
Pass 30 Mar 2013 93,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 87,973 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 80,138 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,099 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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D132 DRU is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D132 DRU, 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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What year was D132 DRU registered?

D132 DRU is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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