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D495 MRO

1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly50,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD495 MRO
MakeAustin
ModelMini Piccadilly
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,455 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,238 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 82,483 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 82,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 75,857 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 68,649 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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D495 MRO is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 D495 MRO, 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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What year was D495 MRO registered?

D495 MRO is a 1986 Austin Mini Piccadilly, first registered on 19 August 1986.

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