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D311 WCF

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,530 mi
Last recorded21,530 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD311 WCF
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 21,530 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 21,484 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 21,484 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,465 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 21,339 miles

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

rear subframe coroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,791 miles

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

bodywork rusty all round

boot lid rusting through

doors rusty at bottoms

nearside rear flooring under petrol tank weak with corrosion.

rear suspension sub frame very weak with corrosion, advise replacing

windscreen opaque on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2010 20,791 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

bodywork rusty all round

boot lid rusting through

doors rusty at bottoms

nearside rear flooring under petrol tank weak with corrosion.

rear suspension sub frame very weak with corrosion, advise replacing

windscreen opaque on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,944 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot lid heavily corroded.

windscreen opaque on edges.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 19,944 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot lid heavily corroded.

offside front tyre low in pressure.

windscreen opaque on edges.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 18,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

boot lid heavily corroded.

opaque in the laminate on lower edge of windscreen.

rear suspension sub frame corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

boot lid heavily corroded.

opaque in the laminate on lower edge of windscreen.

rear suspension sub frame corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,494 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 16,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

corrosion to n/s & o/s sills

water pump leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2006 16,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 13,050 miles

small hole in left sill not within prescribed area

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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D311 WCF is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D311 WCF, 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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D311 WCF is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 26 November 1986.

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