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D186 VAO

1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,134 mi
Last recorded35,134 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD186 VAO
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 35,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,081 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,930 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 34,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 34,792 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,723 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 34,420 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,132 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,519 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,443 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,131 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,908 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 31,571 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 31,305 miles

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 VAO is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VAO, 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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How do I check the history of D186 VAO?

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What year was D186 VAO registered?

D186 VAO is a 1987 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D186 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D186 VAO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D186 VAO have outstanding finance?

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