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D222 VJH

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

23,695 mi
Last recorded23,695 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD222 VJH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 23,695 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 23,454 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 23,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes, 26% imbalance.

Slight low effort on nearside rear service brake.

Pass 16 Oct 2021 23,112 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 23,087 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 23,075 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Switch cluster loose on steering column.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 22,534 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in top and bottom ball joints

Offside Front slight play in top and bottom ball joints

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 22,248 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Minor leak from centre exhaust joint.

Offside side repeater loose.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in nearside front ball joints.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 22,153 miles

Centre exhaust joint leaking.

Fuel cap seal starting to split.

Slight play in front ball joints.

Smoke from exhaust when engine at fast idle.

Fail 11 Aug 2017 22,138 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust joint leaking.

Fuel cap seal starting to split.

Slight play in front ball joints.

Smoke from exhaust when engine at fast idle.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 21,971 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 21,526 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 20,459 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 20,458 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,251 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,022 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,758 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 19,758 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2008 19,602 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,469 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 18,465 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,273 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 18,273 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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D222 VJH is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D222 VJH, 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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D222 VJH is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 21 August 1986.

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