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D736 YLC

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,455 mi
Last recorded24,455 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD736 YLC
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 24,455 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 24,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,390 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 24,142 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2017 24,095 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,995 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,485 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,738 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 21,231 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,984 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED PLAY IN N/S/F AND O/S/F UPPER AND LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,712 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 11,691 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 29 miles

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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D736 YLC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D736 YLC, 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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What year was D736 YLC registered?

D736 YLC is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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