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D428 SHD

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,575 mi
Last recorded38,575 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD428 SHD
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 38,575 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 38,745 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 38,412 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 38,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 38,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 38,401 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 38,342 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 38,342 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 38,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 38,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,098 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 38,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2017 38,097 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 38,054 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 38,052 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 38,027 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 37,980 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 37,977 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2013 37,722 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 37,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,540 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,171 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 37,160 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,054 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,693 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 36,528 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,528 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,026 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 36,026 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 35,391 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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D428 SHD is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D428 SHD, 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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D428 SHD is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 August 1986.

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