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D300 FHY

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,305 mi
Last recorded54,305 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto43,905 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 FHY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair Auto
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2008 54,305 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nsr tyre perished

osf a panel corrision

osf inner drive shaft gaitor insecure

osf inner wing corrision

osf tyre rubbing slightly on inner arch

water leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,280 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 51,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,407 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 49,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2005 47,182 miles

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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D300 FHY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D300 FHY, 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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D300 FHY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair Auto, first registered on 28 November 1986.

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