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D339 XRK

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,203 mi
Last recorded82,203 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD339 XRK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,202 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 82,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,048 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,669 miles

both rear tyre treads outer edges wearing

nearside front top suspension ball joint slight play

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

offside front brake hose slight play

offside front lower suspension ball joint slight play

outer sill panels, floors and front inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear radius arms slight movement

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2013 45,646 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyre treads outer edges wearing

nearside front top suspension ball joint slight play

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

offside front brake hose slight play

offside front lower suspension ball joint slight play

outer sill panels, floors and front inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear radius arms slight movement

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 34,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,022 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,849 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,526 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 33,526 miles

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

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

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

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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D339 XRK is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D339 XRK, 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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D339 XRK is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 18 August 1986.

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