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D281 EHA

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,898 mi
Last recorded5,898 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD281 EHA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 5,898 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 4,012 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 3,376 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 3,223 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 2,729 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 2,254 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 1,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 10,888 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,032 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 62,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 71,619 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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D281 EHA is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D281 EHA, 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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What year was D281 EHA registered?

D281 EHA is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is D281 EHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D281 EHA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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