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D536 VFG

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174 mi
Last recorded174 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD536 VFG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 174 miles
Pass 8 May 2014
Pass 29 May 2008 32,851 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 32,850 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,245 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 31,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,350 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 27,350 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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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D536 VFG is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 D536 VFG, 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 D536 VFG registered?

D536 VFG is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 11 November 1986.

Is D536 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D536 VFG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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