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D237 FEG

1986 Austin Mini

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,276 mi
Last recorded4,276 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2005
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini56,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD237 FEG
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2005 4,276 miles

corrosion o/s/f floor

corrosion to rear subframe

o/s wiper blade split

play in steering column

slight play n/s/f top balljoint

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

wipers do not self park

Fail 28 Sep 2005 4,268 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion of a post at check strap

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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D237 FEG is a 1986 Austin Mini in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 56,080 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D237 FEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D237 FEG registered?

D237 FEG is a 1986 Austin Mini, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D237 FEG safe to buy?

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