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D717 AAV

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,116 mi
Last recorded71,116 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD717 AAV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

fan belt loose

n/s/front tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

choke & speedo cable touching exhaust manifold

Fail 27 May 2011 70,930 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery not secure

choke cable & speedo cable touching exhaust manifold

engine idle speed needs slowing down

rear exhaust mounting split & loose

Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,929 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 70,917 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 70,764 miles

front brake discs worn

rear subframe slightly rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2005

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front discs worn & corroded

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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D717 AAV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D717 AAV, 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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D717 AAV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 December 1986.

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