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D153 UHD

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1330cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,726 mi
Last recorded63,726 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD153 UHD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,330cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 63,726 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,477 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,275 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 63,275 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 63,148 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,317 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,929 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 59,957 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,604 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,431 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,574 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 75,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,524 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 74,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 74,140 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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D153 UHD is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,330cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D153 UHD, 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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D153 UHD is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 21 November 1986.

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