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D601 DAJ

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,129 mi
Last recorded37,129 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD601 DAJ
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 37,129 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 37,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 36,871 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 36,600 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides floors and inner arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 36,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides floors and inner arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 36,043 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 36,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 35,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front OUTTER SILL

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 35,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front OUTTER SILL

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 34,919 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 34,895 miles

Driver's seat insecure can not be locked in the down position (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 34,505 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 34,077 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 33,548 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,944 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,581 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 32,581 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2011 29,527 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 29,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 20,723 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 20,723 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D601 DAJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 D601 DAJ, 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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D601 DAJ is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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