MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,154 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower panel corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel pipes corroded
various body/ chassis corrosion
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bonnet has a hole caused by corrosion, not considered to be hazardous
engine has oil leaks
fuel cap seal has a small crack but away from sealing point
near side rear radius arm pivot point partialy seized
off side front has a slight bind when turned by hand
rear seat upholstery missing
rear subframe corroding and has previously repaired
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
all inner wheel arches corroding
front suspension components rusty
rear suspension components rusty
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine has an oil leak
near side and off side outer sills holed due to corrosion but not within perscribed area
near side rear radius arm slow in movement
rear sub frame rusty and has had repairs
underside of vehicle has onset of corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine has an oil leak
near side and off side outer sills holed due to corrosion but not within perscribed area
near side front ,front subframe mounting deteriorating
near side rear radius arm slow in movement
rear sub frame rusty and has had repairs
underside of vehicle has onset of corrosion
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine fuel mixture very weak
engine/transmition have oil leaks
exhaust deteriorating and has a slight blow
front and rear subframes rusty
front pannel corroding near to subframe mounts
front subframe mounts deteriorating
near side rear brake back plate damp
near side rear radius arm stiff in operation
off side and near side outer sills holed due to corrosion but not considered to be structural
off side and near side track controle arm bushes deteriorating
underside of vehicle corroding especialy around sub frame mountings
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine fuel mixture very weak
engine/transmition have oil leaks
exhaust deteriorating and has a slight blow
front and rear subframes rusty
front pannel corroding near to subframe mounts
front subframe mounts deteriorating
near side rear brake back plate damp
near side rear radius arm stiff in operation
off side and near side outer sills holed due to corrosion but not considered to be structural
off side and near side track controle arm bushes deteriorating
underside of vehicle corroding especialy around sub frame mountings
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine has an oil leak
front and rear sub frames rusty
front sub frame mountings deteriorating
near side rear radius arm becoming stiff
off side and near side outer sills holled but not in a structural possition
off side front flexible brake hose deteriorating
under side of vehicle has onset of corrosion especialy around sub frame mounting areas
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine has an oil leak
front and rear sub frames rusty
front sub frame mountings deteriorating
near side rear radius arm becoming stiff
off side and near side outer sills holled but not in a structural possition
off side front flexible brake hose deteriorating
under side of vehicle has onset of corrosion especialy around sub frame mounting areas
both subframes rusting
front flexis starting to perish
inner wheel arches rusting
nearside rear radius arm getting stiff
underside and sills starting to rust
all inner wheel arches rusting
exhaust deteriorating
front flexis perishing
oil leaks on engine
rear subframe rusting
sills/floor rusting
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
all inner wheel arches rusting
exhaust deteriorating
front flexis perishing
oil leaks on engine
rear subframe rusting
sills/floors rusting
brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
exhaust starting to deteriorate
front tyres starting to wear on edges and deteriorate
rear subframe starting to rust
rear tyres starting to deteriorate
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
exhaust starting to deteriorate
front tyres starting to wear on edges and deteriorate
rear subframe starting to rust
rear tyres starting to deteriorate
both inner wheel arches starting to rust
both outersills starting to rust
exhaust starting to deteriorate
front suspension bushes starting to split
oil leak on engine
rear shock bushes starting to split
rear suspension bed starting to rust
tyres starting to deteriorate
both front tyres starting to deteriorate †both rear tyres starting to deteriorate †light misting of oil on offside rear shock absorber
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
nearside front outer sill rusty not with in any presribed area †both front tyres starting to deteriorate †both rear tyres starting to deteriorate †light misting of oil on offside rear shock absorber
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres perishing
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres perishing
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?
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D668 GVG is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 D668 GVG, 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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D668 GVG is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 26 September 1986.
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