CarVerify

Free Car Check

D164 NOA

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

44,899 mi
Last recorded44,899 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Austin
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD164 NOA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,899 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

front grill insecure

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed,advise repair

play detected in both steering rack arms

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Mar 2015 44,894 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

front grill insecure

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed,advise repair

play detected in both steering rack arms

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,951 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 79,951 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 79,946 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,712 miles

Offside front floor corroded.

Offside reversing lamp has been converted to a fog lamp.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 79,912 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front floor corroded.

Offside reversing lamp has been converted to a fog lamp.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 29 Feb 2012 79,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

clutch pedal pad missing

Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,518 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 72,517 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
Full Austin Mini Mayfair reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D164 NOA is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,390 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 Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D164 NOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D164 NOA?

You can check the full history of D164 NOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D164 NOA registered?

D164 NOA is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 16 September 1986.

Is D164 NOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D164 NOA shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D164 NOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D164 NOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.