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D262 FRU

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,285 mi
Last recorded37,285 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD262 FRU
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 37,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body very rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2013 37,267 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body very rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2012 35,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body floor and sills rusty

brake discs rusty and worn

front tyres low on tread

Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,674 miles

body floor and sills rusty

brake discs rusty and worn

front tyres low on tread

Fail 7 Nov 2011 32,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

freeplay in steering rack

nearside sill rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2011 32,960 miles

nearside sill rusty

freeplay in steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2010 30,594 miles

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

freeplay in all ball joints

freeplay in front wheel bearings

nearside outer sill holed

sills floor all very rusty and weak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,594 miles

freeplay in all ball joints

freeplay in front wheel bearings

nearside outer sill holed

sills floor all very rusty and weak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 282,850 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust very rusty and weak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 282,850 miles

exhaust very rusty and weak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,874 miles

exhaust rusty and weak

freeplay in nearside rear radius arm

oil leaks

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,437 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 21,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,897 miles

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

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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D262 FRU is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D262 FRU, 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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D262 FRU is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 3 November 1986.

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