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D531 MOJ

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,592 mi
Last recorded50,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD531 MOJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,166 miles

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,593 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front and rear suspension/body is covered in underseal, so hard to determine condition.

Fail 16 Oct 2009 80,593 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front and rear suspension/body is covered in underseal, so hard to determine condition.

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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D531 MOJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D531 MOJ, 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 D531 MOJ registered?

D531 MOJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 19 September 1986.

Is D531 MOJ safe to buy?

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