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D448 OAM

1986 Austin Mini

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,169 mi
Last recorded21,169 miles
Recorded on18 May 2005
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini56,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD448 OAM
MakeAustin
ModelMini
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2005 21,169 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 21,169 miles

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

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

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

bonnet in poor condition and secondary safty catch missing.

offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls perishing

How Reliable is the Austin Mini?

Based on 18,242 MOT tests across 2,720 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
340
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,720
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 846
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 689
brake recording little or no effort 623
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 526
Steering rack gaiter split 471
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D448 OAM is a 1986 Austin Mini in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 56,080 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 846 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D448 OAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D448 OAM registered?

D448 OAM is a 1986 Austin Mini, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D448 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D448 OAM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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