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D972 KDW

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,919 mi
Last recorded36,919 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E54,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD972 KDW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 36,919 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyres perished

Fail 17 Dec 2016 36,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyres perished

Fail 8 Nov 2016 36,919 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust hangers deteoriated

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,919 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 10,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 9,260 miles

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

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

SOME DETERIORATION OF WALLS OF ALL 4 TYRES (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 9,255 miles

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

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

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

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

SOME DETERIORATION OF WALLS OF ALL 4 TYRES (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 8,701 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 7,856 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 7,856 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,787 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 7,769 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust on all unprotected surfaces

Pass 12 Nov 2008 7,769 miles

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

surface rust on all unprotected surfaces

Pass 8 Nov 2007 7,611 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 7,608 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 7,460 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 7,274 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 7,274 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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D972 KDW is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D972 KDW, 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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D972 KDW is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 14 August 1986.

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