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D229 SPU

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,439 mi
Last recorded83,439 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD229 SPU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,439 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 78,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 78,045 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 73,924 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,125 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 71,068 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrossion starting o/s/f floor pan

o/s/f brake hose cracking

rear subframe corroding

slight corrossion n.s/r outer sill

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair Auto?

Based on 8,014 MOT tests across 937 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
545
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 613
Steering rack gaiter split 578
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 445
fog lamp not working 421
brake recording little or no effort 334
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D229 SPU is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 43,905 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D229 SPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D229 SPU registered?

D229 SPU is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 25 November 1986.

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