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D181 TNL

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,534 mi
Last recorded78,534 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD181 TNL
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,534 miles

N/S/F TOP & BOTTOM BALL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S/F TOP & BOTTOM BALL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,256 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,918 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight noise on O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,829 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,747 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 72,729 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 71,158 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,158 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2009 69,871 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 68,087 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 68,087 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 66,592 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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D181 TNL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D181 TNL, 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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What year was D181 TNL registered?

D181 TNL is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D181 TNL safe to buy?

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