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D348 MDV

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,870 mi
Last recorded59,870 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD348 MDV
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 59,870 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides sills / floors slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

whole underside / all prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,870 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to bulk head area

slight corrosion to nsf floor

slight corrosion to os outer sill

slight corrosion to rear boot foor

Fail 12 Sep 2013 59,870 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to bulk head area

slight corrosion to nsf floor

slight corrosion to os outer sill

slight corrosion to rear boot foor

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,869 miles

nsf floor has slight corrosion

osf floor has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,869 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,870 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,869 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,869 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 59,869 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 84,766 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 84,766 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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 Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 84,567 miles

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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D348 MDV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D348 MDV, 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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D348 MDV is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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