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D743 KKL

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,945 mi
Last recorded11,945 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD743 KKL
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 11,945 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 11,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 11,921 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 11,910 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 11,870 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 11,865 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 11,848 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion bulkhead where brake master cylinder mounts (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 11,652 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 11,620 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 11,605 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 11,605 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 11,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 11,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,524 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 11,524 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 11,497 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 11,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 11,491 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 11,490 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 11,490 miles

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

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

possible brake fuild leak at offside rear brake pipe

Pass 25 Jul 2006 11,464 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 11,456 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 11,456 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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D743 KKL is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D743 KKL, 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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D743 KKL is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 September 1986.

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