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D86 BHO

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

45,395 mi
Last recorded45,395 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD86 BHO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 45,395 miles

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

corrosion on underside of body

fuel pipe corroded

osr brake poor effort

Pass 7 Jul 2022 45,129 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most sub frame/body bushes - perished/play - advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement teardrop bush split/perished - advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door corroded/holed along bottom edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 45,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure top subframe securing bolt and body bush loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn tear drop bush split separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected both sides showing white (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most sub frame/body bushes - perished/play - advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement teardrop bush split/perished - advise change (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers door corroded/holed along bottom edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 44,781 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 44,781 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in front subframe mounting rubbers

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,755 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 3 Aug 2020 44,755 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 9 Feb 2019 44,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,905 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 43,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,522 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 42,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,296 miles

after market rear lights fitted, brake lights slightly off colour.

heavy surface corrosion to underbody and suspension.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 42,296 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor - sill (5.2.6)

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

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

after market rear lights fitted, brake lights slightly off colour.

heavy surface corrosion to underbody and suspension.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 42,295 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to underbody and suspension.

o/s/f floor and inner sill corroded. not structural.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,950 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 41,904 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,509 miles

slight play in front ball joints.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 41,509 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in front ball joints.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,012 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,604 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,232 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 36,228 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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D86 BHO is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 50,767 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 D86 BHO, 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 39 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D86 BHO is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 February 1987.

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