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D409 EFX

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD409 EFX
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,456 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2024 99,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 99,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 99,058 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,863 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 98,583 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 98,289 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,857 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 97,836 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 97,274 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 96,367 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 63,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play @ n/s/f rack end.

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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D409 EFX is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D409 EFX, 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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D409 EFX is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 1 September 1986.

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