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D523 PDM

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,024 mi
Last recorded65,024 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD523 PDM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 65,024 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 65,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,022 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 65,022 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 65,021 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 65,021 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 65,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,017 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 65,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,909 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 24,152 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 24,152 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside steering tie rod end has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,581 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,737 miles

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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D523 PDM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 D523 PDM, 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 D523 PDM registered?

D523 PDM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 23 September 1986.

Is D523 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D523 PDM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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