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D476 NPP

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,731 mi
Last recorded75,731 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD476 NPP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cv grease mess on nearside of vehicle

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished (recommend replace)

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

vehicle body corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2012 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cv grease mess on nearside front of vehicle

offside front tyre worn on outter edge and on legal limit

vehicle body corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,502 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion near side front wheel arch

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 73,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Corrosion near side front wheel arch

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,944 miles

Coolant leak

Front crossmember corroded

Front seat mounts worn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seat belt not fit for purpose

Fail 26 Jul 2010 68,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Front crossmember corroded

Front seat mounts worn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seat belt not fit for purpose

Fail 28 Jun 2010 68,925 miles

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Front Cross member/Valence corroded

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front seat mounts worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side rear parking brake performance low

Off side rear seat belt unfit for purpose

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,359 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 63,820 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 63,777 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 58,064 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 58,064 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

coolant leaking

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer walls

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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D476 NPP is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D476 NPP, 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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D476 NPP is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 6 October 1986.

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