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D696 LWO

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

75,395 mi
Last recorded75,395 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD696 LWO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 75,395 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively [at both sides] (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 75,381 miles

Central Brake cable has restricted free movement [silencer fouling hand brake cable]. (1.1.15 (e))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively [at both sides] (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 75,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated within 30cm front sub frame mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill within 30 cm of rear sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated within 30 cm of front subfame mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill within 30 cm of rear sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front sub frame mount seperated (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front subframe mount seperated (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 75,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated within 30cm front sub frame mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill within 30 cm of rear sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated within 30 cm of front subfame mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill within 30 cm of rear sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 71,053 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

minor exhaust blow at manifold area

nearside door corroded

parking brake only just met the min requirement. 17%

play at offside front top balljoint

rear number plate fading

wear in steering rack (nearside)

Fail 18 May 2018 71,046 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort no reading (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

minor exhaust blow at manifold area

nearside door corroded

play at offside front top balljoint

rear number plate fading

wear in steering rack (nearside)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 71,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front floor pans repaired from inside of vehicle (unable to fully assess)

horn tone poor

minor brake bind at offside rear

minor exhaust blow at manifold to downpipe area

nearside door corroded

rear number plate fading

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,449 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,650 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 68,650 miles

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

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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D696 LWO is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D696 LWO, 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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D696 LWO is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 16 December 1986.

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