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D270 CTR

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,945 mi
Last recorded74,945 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD270 CTR
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 74,945 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,731 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 73,557 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,522 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Sep 2014 73,519 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

incorrect pin in gear selector to gearbox

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jul 2014 73,519 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,519 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 73,519 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

wheel arch extension loose

Pass 5 Aug 2011 683,051 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust blow at manifold

n/s inner sill corroded but not within 30cm

n/s/f engine mounting broken off

n/s/f knuckle joint worn and dust cover missing

rear end of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,303 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust blow at manifold

n/s inner sill corroded but not within 30cm

n/s/f engine mounting broken off

n/s/f knuckle joint worn and dust cover missing

rear end of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,838 miles

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

inner sills rusty and weak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 67,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

inner sills rusty and weak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,831 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 64,831 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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D270 CTR is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D270 CTR, 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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D270 CTR is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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