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D21 RCA

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,159 mi
Last recorded94,159 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 RCA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,159 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 94,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 88,403 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 88,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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D21 RCA is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D21 RCA, 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 D21 RCA registered?

D21 RCA is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 17 November 1986.

Is D21 RCA safe to buy?

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