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D532 PMB

1986 Austin Mini Mayfair

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,475 mi
Last recorded53,475 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair53,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD532 PMB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 53,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear, going to T piece. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear subframe ,corroded near suspension sphere

Pass 5 Mar 2024 53,301 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 53,301 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 53,207 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 53,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,194 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,998 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,995 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 52,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,823 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 52,823 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 52,587 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,028 miles

front subframe - offside rear mounting ,rubber bush deteriorated.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 52,028 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

front subframe - offside rear mounting ,rubber bush deteriorated.

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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D532 PMB is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D532 PMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D532 PMB registered?

D532 PMB is a 1986 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 24 October 1986.

Is D532 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D532 PMB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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