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D186 AAB

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Black Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,960 mi
Last recorded68,960 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD186 AAB
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 68,960 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 68,950 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,602 miles

corrosion to floor pan areas

Fail 29 Mar 2016 68,599 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to floor pan areas

Pass 30 May 2014 68,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 68,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,903 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,200 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 66,407 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 65,751 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 65,066 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 63,573 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 63,567 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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D186 AAB is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Black with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D186 AAB, 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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What year was D186 AAB registered?

D186 AAB is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 9 January 1987.

Is D186 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D186 AAB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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