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D554 SCK

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD554 SCK
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 79,471 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 79,471 miles

Offside Rear service and hand brake slow to react

Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,235 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,129 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,430 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,430 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 78,400 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 76,671 miles

vehicle has patch welding to floors, sills, inner sills, outer sills, floors, inner sills are weak in places but unable to penetrate

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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D554 SCK is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D554 SCK, 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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D554 SCK is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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