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D821 EYT

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

51,987 mi
Last recorded51,987 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD821 EYT
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 51,987 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2026 51,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached Front subframe front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached Front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 49,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,096 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 43,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner pin/bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 38,874 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both bottom ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2015 38,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,599 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 38,339 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 38,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust centre support missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,784 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 36,641 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight coolant leak from radiator area

Fail 5 May 2010 36,516 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Slight play in OSF top swivel joint

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,363 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 34,354 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Distributor vaccum pipe broken

Oil leaks from engine

Slight play in OSF top swivel joint

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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D821 EYT is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 D821 EYT, 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 D821 EYT registered?

D821 EYT is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 23 October 1986.

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