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D243 TRN

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,149 mi
Last recorded31,149 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD243 TRN
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 31,149 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 30,998 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 30,682 miles

Slight play in nearside top and bottom ball joints

Slight play in offside bottom ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,512 miles

Rear number plate damage

Slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,788 miles

Rear number plate damage

Slight play in offside and nearside bottom ball joints

Slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,569 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,311 miles

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 11 Jun 2016 25,992 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 24,605 miles

slight leak on n/s outter cv boot

Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,198 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,951 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,587 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 14 May 2012 20,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2011 19,056 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 19,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 17,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,309 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 15,299 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 13,785 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 13,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 13,430 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 13,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 13,197 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 13,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Piccadilly?

Based on 2,627 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 277
Steering rack gaiter split 210
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 155
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
brake recording little or no effort 136
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D243 TRN is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 50,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Piccadilly fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D243 TRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was D243 TRN registered?

D243 TRN is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 24 October 1986.

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