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D275 TJC

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,988 mi
Last recorded59,988 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD275 TJC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,988 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 59,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,722 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 58,722 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,774 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,367 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 47,367 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,154 miles

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

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 22 Jul 2010 40,936 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,535 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,510 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 32,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,507 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 30,507 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,421 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 30,070 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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D275 TJC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D275 TJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D275 TJC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 17 September 1986.

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