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D780 OMA

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,827 mi
Last recorded61,827 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD780 OMA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,827 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 61,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,268 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 61,266 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

clutch fluid leaking onto pedal.

Fail 16 Feb 2018 61,259 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

clutch fluid leaking onto pedal.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,128 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,933 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear slight cracking in side wall of tyre

Offside Front tyre value slight cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,624 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 60,624 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,299 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,222 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,002 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,936 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 59,922 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 59,724 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Aug 2007 59,724 miles

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

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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D780 OMA is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D780 OMA, 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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D780 OMA is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 11 August 1986.

Is D780 OMA safe to buy?

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