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D389 YUY

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,456 mi
Last recorded44,456 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD389 YUY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,456 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,308 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINTS AND CAMBER ARMS ADJUSTERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 44,308 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH DUE TO A POOR FITTING BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINTS AND CAMBER ARMS ADJUSTERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 44,281 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,214 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,871 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 43,746 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

slight corrorsion on o/s/r under side

Pass 7 May 2010 43,746 miles

slight corrorsion on o/s/r under side

Pass 7 May 2009 43,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,469 miles

advised customer that exaust is noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,469 miles

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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D389 YUY is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D389 YUY, 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 D389 YUY registered?

D389 YUY is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D389 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D389 YUY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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