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D319 RLV

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,839 mi
Last recorded57,839 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD319 RLV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 57,839 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 57,906 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 57,790 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 57,677 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 57,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,000 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 44,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,311 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 49,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2006 48,760 miles

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

Nearside rear flexible brake pipe very close to radius arm requires re routing

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

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

Wipers very slow

Fail 14 Mar 2006 48,740 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Bolt missing from front exhaust mounting

Discs corroded

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

Nearside washer not working

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shield missing from nearside disc

Two different types of wheel nut fitted to each wheel

Fail 22 Dec 2005 48,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Play in nearside rear radius arm

Plate on offside inner sill not seam welded

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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D319 RLV is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D319 RLV, 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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D319 RLV is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 11 August 1986.

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