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D220 AAB

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD220 AAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 78,649 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 78,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 76,587 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,270 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,584 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 62,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear brakes binding

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,427 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 48,337 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,951 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 44,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,623 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 43,652 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 43,652 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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D220 AAB is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D220 AAB, 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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D220 AAB is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 November 1986.

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