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D335 VWV

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,612 mi
Last recorded69,612 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD335 VWV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,006 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,406 miles

larger bolts fitted to rear inner radius brackets

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,263 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

corrosion to front lower panel

slight movement in both front top ball joints

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

corrosion to front lower panel

slight movement in both front top ball joints

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2006 42,001 miles

fresh under sill to whole body area

rear subframe mount becoming weak

repairs to rear sub frame

slight play in both front top swivels

slight play in both rear radius arm bushes

slight play in n\s\f steering rack

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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D335 VWV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D335 VWV, 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 D335 VWV registered?

D335 VWV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 24 December 1986.

Is D335 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D335 VWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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