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D446 YLH

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

45,161 mi
Last recorded45,161 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD446 YLH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 45,161 miles

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

under body undersealed

Fail 31 Oct 2023 45,161 miles

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

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

under body undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2021 45,010 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 45,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,840 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 44,837 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 44,762 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 44,756 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill as chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,637 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,482 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,371 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 44,364 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,250 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 44,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,909 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,955 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 42,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 42,195 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,566 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 40,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,554 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 39,551 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,937 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,031 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 37,031 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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D446 YLH is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 D446 YLH, 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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D446 YLH is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 11 October 1986.

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