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D251 GWW

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,642 mi
Last recorded21,642 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD251 GWW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 21,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 21,574 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 21,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 21,212 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 21,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,802 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 20,697 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,914 miles

various parts of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,753 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 19,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,744 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,738 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 19,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 19,707 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 19,707 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D251 GWW is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D251 GWW, 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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D251 GWW is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for D251 GWW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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