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D569 WJL

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,206 mi
Last recorded38,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD569 WJL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,144 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 38,144 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 38,053 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 37,797 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,237 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 37,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 37,159 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,123 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,654 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 35,656 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 35,656 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s and o/s outer sills soon need attention

n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arches soon need attention

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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D569 WJL is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D569 WJL, 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 D569 WJL registered?

D569 WJL is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 2 December 1986.

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