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D456 LBW

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,991 mi
Last recorded74,991 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD456 LBW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 74,991 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2023 74,574 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 73,255 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,760 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 70,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 69,951 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 67,428 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,402 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,738 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,522 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side rear sub frame mount area showing signs of heavy corrosion

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit 2mm advise .

steering wheel mis-shaped

Pass 15 Jul 2011 54,535 miles

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

steering wheel is mis-shaped

Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,401 miles

advise engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2010 52,401 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak further investigation required

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008

Horn sounds weak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,829 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,403 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 40,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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D456 LBW is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D456 LBW, 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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D456 LBW is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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