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D191 NKW

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,317 mi
Last recorded63,317 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD191 NKW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 63,317 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 63,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front swivels

Pass 13 Mar 2023 63,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in both front swivels

Pass 29 Mar 2022 63,143 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 62,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 62,282 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,504 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,677 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 60,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,558 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,999 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 57,941 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 56,669 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion nearside front outer sill

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,027 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,102 miles

General underbody rust.

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

Non standard horn fitted

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,961 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,697 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,035 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 48,647 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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D191 NKW is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D191 NKW, 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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D191 NKW is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 15 August 1986.

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