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D398 EDH

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,261 mi
Last recorded79,261 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD398 EDH
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 79,261 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 79,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 79,180 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 79,116 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 79,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 79,042 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,981 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,822 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,781 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 78,762 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,704 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 78,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,360 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 77,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 76,969 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 73,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 70,944 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 70,932 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 70,567 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 70,516 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,506 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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D398 EDH is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D398 EDH, 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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What year was D398 EDH registered?

D398 EDH is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 27 August 1986.

Is D398 EDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D398 EDH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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