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D299 WCF

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,617 mi
Last recorded91,617 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD299 WCF
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,617 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in bush

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,959 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,879 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 85,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,713 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 82,699 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 80,730 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 80,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 78,386 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 783,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,362 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,993 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 70,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyres perished and cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2009 70,585 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyres perished and cracking

rear fuel pipes cracking perished

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,929 miles

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch near subrame mount

handbrake travel high

headlamp aim on upper limit

o/s brake pads low

rear indicators faded

screenwash poor

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,140 miles

headlight aim on upper limit

rear side light bulbs faded

slight twist in off side front brake hose

Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,029 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front sub-frame o/s/r mounting bonding is poor

Pass 25 May 2005 65,497 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

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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D299 WCF is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D299 WCF, 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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D299 WCF is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 November 1986.

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