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D819 EEA

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,598 mi
Last recorded31,598 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD819 EEA
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 31,598 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Radius arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight play in n/s ( pear drop )sub frame mount

Slight play in o/s top ball joint

Pass 14 May 2018 31,598 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 31,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,598 miles

Slight play in n/s radius arm

n/s rear drop mount slightly splitting

Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in n/s radius arm

n/s rear drop mount slightly splitting

Pass 19 Apr 2016 31,598 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside slight play in n/s rack end

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s and o/s rear inner valance corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 51,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all lamps (1.4.B.1b)

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside slight play in n/s rack end

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s and o/s rear inner valance corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,598 miles

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Slight play in n/s radius arm

Slight play in o/s top ball joint

n/s rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2015 31,598 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Slight play in n/s bottom ball joint

Slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Slight play in n/s radius arm

Slight play in o/s top ball joint

n/s rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,958 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 31,958 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,598 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 31,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet stay missing

Fail 21 Oct 2011 28,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,743 miles

front bump stops missing

rear centre exhaust mtg rubber split

Fail 11 Oct 2010 26,743 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front bump stops missing

rear centre exhaust mtg rubber split

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,271 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear valance slightly corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Sep 2008 24,315 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

all 4 tyres have ageing cracks

front subframe bushes have play

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres have ageing cracks

front subframe bushes have play

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,254 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 24,254 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both wipers are worn

n/s/f tyre is deteriorated but no cord showing

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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D819 EEA is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D819 EEA, 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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D819 EEA is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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