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D79 VRX

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,265 mi
Last recorded73,265 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD79 VRX
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,265 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 73,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,418 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 72,418 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,244 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 71,918 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 71,913 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 71,718 miles

A panel badly corroded on both nearside and offside.

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

Nearside door badly corroded.

Offside front floorpan badly 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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D79 VRX is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black 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 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 D79 VRX, 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 D79 VRX registered?

D79 VRX is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D79 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D79 VRX 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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