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D557 XPH

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,904 mi
Last recorded89,904 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD557 XPH
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,904 miles

ADVISE corrosion starting to form on underbody and floor areas / vehicle floor area undersealed

ADVISE slight play nearside steering rack inner knucle {nearside}

Fail 28 Feb 2014 89,904 miles

ADVISE corrosion starting to form on underbody and floor areas / vehicle floor area undersealed

ADVISE slight play nearside steering rack inner knucle {nearside}

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,025 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner knucle

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,473 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

surface corrosion starting to form on floor areas

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,585 miles

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

n/s front and rear floor showing advanced corosion

Fail 7 Feb 2011 74,581 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 68,927 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system loose on mountings

surface corrosion starting to appear on floor area close to jacking points

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,677 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 62,677 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 60,332 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 60,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 59,201 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 59,201 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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D557 XPH is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D557 XPH, 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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D557 XPH is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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