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D703 SEV

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,342 mi
Last recorded39,342 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD703 SEV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 39,342 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering

Fail 20 Dec 2016 39,328 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,226 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 39,224 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,224 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 39,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,910 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,728 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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D703 SEV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 D703 SEV, 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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What year was D703 SEV registered?

D703 SEV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 10 November 1986.

Is D703 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D703 SEV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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