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D226 OOD

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

41,902 mi
Last recorded41,902 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD226 OOD
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,902 miles

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

rear seats and belts missing. roll bar fitted.

Fail 16 Jun 2020 41,900 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak at carb (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

rear seats and belts missing. roll bar fitted.

Pass 24 May 2019 41,316 miles

rear seats and belts missing at time of test roll cage fitted

Fail 23 May 2019 41,315 miles

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

rear seats and belts missing at time of test roll cage fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 40,369 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 22 May 2018 40,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust noisey

Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2014 36,199 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 35,010 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

external sun visor fitted to windscreen ?

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Apr 2009 32,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

external sun visor fitted to windscreen ?

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Oct 2008 311,743 miles

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

FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS HAVE BEEN REMOVED WHICH COULD BE DEAMED AS A SHARPP EDGE BUT THIS IS NO DIFFRENT THAN SIDE SEAMS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 311,743 miles

FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS HAVE BEEN REMOVED WHICH COULD BE DEAMED AS A SHARPP EDGE BUT THIS IS NO DIFFRENT THAN SIDE SEAMS

Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,285 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 26,153 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2006 26,153 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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D226 OOD is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 D226 OOD, 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 D226 OOD registered?

D226 OOD is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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