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D164 YNV

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,066 mi
Last recorded18,066 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD164 YNV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 18,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,842 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside inner cv boot insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2011 15,514 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

poor pattern to both dipped headlights

rear exhaust rubber splitting

unable to gain access to rear seats

Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,839 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 14,824 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake cable corrosive

nearside front wiper split

offside sill corrosive

no access to rear seats

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,710 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,665 miles

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
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D164 YNV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YNV, 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.

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D164 YNV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 19 December 1986.

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