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D470 XPM

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,185 mi
Last recorded71,185 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD470 XPM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,185 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 71,176 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,941 miles

advise corrosion on o/s/r panel / by sub frame mounting

Fail 3 Apr 2012 68,069 miles

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

advise cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,069 miles

advise cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,608 miles

N/S/F SLIGHT PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING .

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT WEAR. REMOT GEAR LINKAGE TO MOUNTING BROKEN. N/S/R AND O/S/R UNDER ARCH RUSTY

Fail 1 Apr 2011 66,604 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

N/S/F SLIGHT PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING .

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT SLIGHT WEAR. REMOT GEAR LINKAGE TO MOUNTING BROKEN. N/S/R AND O/S/R UNDER ARCH RUSTY

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,971 miles

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

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

rear offside inner wheel arch slightly corroded.

take note of initial test advisories on brake performances.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 36,971 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear offside inner wheel arch slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,528 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 60,528 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,701 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 57,940 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 57,939 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 57,059 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 57,059 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

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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D470 XPM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D470 XPM, 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 D470 XPM registered?

D470 XPM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 November 1986.

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