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D530 RFY

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,370 mi
Last recorded85,370 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD530 RFY
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2025 85,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,028 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 82,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 80,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 79,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2012 78,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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D530 RFY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D530 RFY, 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 D530 RFY registered?

D530 RFY is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 13 August 1986.

Is D530 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D530 RFY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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