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D379 XFP

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,895 mi
Last recorded53,895 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD379 XFP
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 53,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 19 May 2026 53,895 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2025 53,801 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 53,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,003 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 52,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,460 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,591 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,818 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 48,818 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,852 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,353 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 24,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 24,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,956 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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D379 XFP is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D379 XFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D379 XFP registered?

D379 XFP is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is D379 XFP safe to buy?

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