MOT Status
Mileage
77,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D521 BVC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D521 BVC, 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 D521 BVC registered?
D521 BVC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 August 1986.
Is D521 BVC safe to buy?
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