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D194 FHY

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

48,883 mi
Last recorded48,883 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD194 FHY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 48,883 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 48,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 47,575 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 47,575 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rubber mounting bonding failed (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt sheared (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working all lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel joint /housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 47,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working all lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened has also been welded previously (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower shock bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,924 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f sill corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 46,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 44,494 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,878 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 40,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,479 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 37,478 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 33,143 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,335 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 29,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,467 miles

CORROSION STARTING REAR SUBFRAME,FLOORS AND SILLS.UNEVEN WEAR O/S/R TYRE.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 28,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

CORROSION STARTING REAR SUBFRAME,FLOORS AND SILLS.UNEVEN WEAR O/S/R TYRE.

Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,247 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 27,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer sills are corroded and holed,but not within a prescribed area.Would advise that this be repaired to stop further corrosion.

Earth strap from bulkhead to cylinder head is broken.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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D194 FHY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 D194 FHY, 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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D194 FHY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 November 1986.

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