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D823 PLG

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

31,047 mi
Last recorded31,047 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD823 PLG
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 31,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 31,047 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 31,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 30,989 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls cracked and perished 165/60R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,866 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 30,844 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 30,742 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 30,742 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 30,284 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 30,236 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,178 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,098 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,904 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 29,879 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 29,798 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,791 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,078 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,167 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 28,167 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,731 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 27,731 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto?

Based on 4,858 MOT tests across 552 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
552
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 355
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 248
fog lamp not working 244
brake recording little or no effort 238
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D823 PLG is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 41,656 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 Auto fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 355 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D823 PLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D823 PLG is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 25 September 1986.

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