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D586 YLN

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

76,371 mi
Last recorded76,371 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD586 YLN
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,371 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 75,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 75,970 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,677 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,895 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 73,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,836 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in radius arm bearing

engine tie bar bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2019 72,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear slight play in radius arm bearing

engine tie bar bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 70,612 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,136 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 70,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 66,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,308 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 57,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 51,500 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

main beam tell-tale not working brake/clutch pedal rubbers worn.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 43,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

(1)main beam tell-tale and speedo panel lights not working.(2)brake/clutch pedal rubbers worn.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,861 miles

(1)main beam tell - tale n/w .(2)long park brake travel (3)tyre pressures low p.s.i.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,280 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 42,280 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,570 miles

Slight rust around master cylinder

Fail 9 Feb 2010 41,570 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight rust around master cylinder

Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2009 40,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

head light switch loose

Fail 13 Feb 2008 40,312 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

head light switch loose

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,537 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 38,731 miles

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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D586 YLN is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 D586 YLN, 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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D586 YLN is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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