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D522 CHP

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,588 mi
Last recorded79,588 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD522 CHP
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 79,588 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,500 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 79,171 miles

undercarriage rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2023 79,171 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undercarriage rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2018 44,201 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,843 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 43,843 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 43,842 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

slight engine oil leak from engine block to fuel pump housing

slight leak from both driveshaft seals

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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D522 CHP is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in White 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 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 D522 CHP, 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 D522 CHP registered?

D522 CHP is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 22 August 1986.

Is D522 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D522 CHP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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