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D528 PDM

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,941 mi
Last recorded64,941 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD528 PDM
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2016 64,941 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper and lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch upper lower and front (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 64,674 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

light corrosion to the brake pipes

slight corrosion to the floor

Pass 29 Apr 2014

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery lead running close to exhaust down pipe

engine torque bar loose at engine

Fail 15 Feb 2010 59,917 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery lead running close to exhaust down pipe

engine torque bar loose at engine

Fail 11 Jan 2010 59,586 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

N/S rear brake pipe at wheel cylinder is corroded.

O/S front CV boot weeping grease.

O/S front track rod end ball joint gaiter split.

O/S rear tyre carcass is slightly distotred.

Play in steering rack.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,323 miles

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

both front seats maybe inscure maybe flexing on pannel

n/s front radius asrm has slight play

oversills put on car

Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,086 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both front seats maybe inscure maybe flexing on pannel

n/s front radius asrm has slight play

oversills put on car

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,630 miles

engine water leak

slight weep from nearside outer c.v boot

Fail 31 Jan 2008 57,602 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

engine water leak

slight weep from nearside outer c.v boot

Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,972 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 50,507 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

water pump leaking

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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D528 PDM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D528 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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D528 PDM is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 28 August 1986.

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