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D466 TTV

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,272 mi
Last recorded22,272 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD466 TTV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 22,272 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 22,107 miles

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

coolant leak

front brake disks corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2019 22,085 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 22,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 22,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,197 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 21,197 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 18,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 18,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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D466 TTV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D466 TTV, 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 D466 TTV registered?

D466 TTV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 5 September 1986.

Is D466 TTV safe to buy?

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