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LNV 259M

1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,735 mi
Last recorded2,735 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto41,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNV 259M
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E Auto
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 2,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advised rear exhaust hanger loose in pipe

advised rear handbrake clevis pins in wrong way

advised tracking needs adjustment

Fail 2 Dec 2025 2,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advised rear exhaust hanger loose in pipe

advised rear handbrake clevis pins in wrong way

advised tracking needs adjustment

Pass 30 Oct 2024 32,263 miles

advised brake pipe bracket broken

advised front disc slight corrosion

advised front sub frame front rear mounts have play

advised only one seat belt fitted to rear time test

advised osf outer sidewall cracking

advised slight oil leak

advised slight play front wheel bearing osf

Fail 30 Aug 2024 32,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

advised front subframe bushes have play

advised oil leak

advised only one rear seat belt fitted time test

advised osf tyre cracking outer side wall

advised osr brake pipe bracket broken off subframe

advised slight corrosion on front disc edges

Fail 2 Aug 2024 32,232 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Fuel pipe insecure rubbing on manifold (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working side lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working side lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp on when brake is on (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

advised front grill loose

advised only on rear seat belt fitted time of test

advised osf cv boot slight damaged

advised osf hub bearing slight play

Pass 22 May 2020 31,948 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,637 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 31,637 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive heater control valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front gear selector cable clamp detached but not likely to cause a hazard

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside to rear of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

no front sidelights on offside or nearside

Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,637 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 31,637 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2014 26,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight play in sub frame bushes

Fail 15 Oct 2013 25,534 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,323 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 22,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,003 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 17,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 16,751 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,751 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 16,522 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,522 miles

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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LNV 259M is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LNV 259M, 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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LNV 259M is a 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto, first registered on 1 June 1986.

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