1986 Austin MINI 1000 City E Auto 1.0L Petrol · D601 DAJ
1986 Austin MINI 1000 City E Auto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1986. Recorded mileage 37,129 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 998cc
D601 DAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2024
- 37,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D601 DAJ Mileage History
- 12/10/202236,594 mi
- 24/10/202236,600 mi+6 mi
- 16/11/202336,871 mi+271 mi
- 12/11/202437,129 mi+258 mi
- 12/11/202437,129 mi
Average of roughly 256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D601 DAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Austin Mini 1000 City E Auto (D601 DAJ) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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