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D905 PDV

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,720 mi
Last recorded63,720 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD905 PDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,720 miles

slight corrosion to underbody and components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 61,330 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,538 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 59,522 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,004 miles

bit of play in steering rack

bit of play offside front wheel bearing

corroding offside front wing

nearside front wing A panel corroding

parts of exhaust system rusty

slight run out both front footbrakes

stonechips to windscreen

various underbody areas corroding

Fail 23 Jun 2008 59,004 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

bit of play in steering rack

bit of play offside front wheel bearing

corroding offside front wing

nearside front wing A panel corroding

parts of exhaust system rusty

slight run out both front footbrakes

stonechips to windscreen

various underbody areas corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,576 miles

stonechips in windscreen. †rust occuring in door treads. †play in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 17 Jul 2007 58,576 miles

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

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Rear brake efforts low

Rust occuring in door treads

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front sub frame mtg splitting

Rust patches starting

Fail 14 Jul 2006 57,942 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front sub frame mtg splitting

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rust patches starting

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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D905 PDV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D905 PDV, 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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What year was D905 PDV registered?

D905 PDV is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 3 December 1986.

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