MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake binding but not excessively [at both sides] (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?
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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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