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D285 EOU

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,056 mi
Last recorded19,056 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD285 EOU
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,056 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 19,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 18,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 10,110 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 10,102 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 10,090 miles

Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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D285 EOU is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 D285 EOU, 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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D285 EOU is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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